A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9947087 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116658808 epoch_slot_no: 278008 block_no: 9946910 slot_leader_id: 9861668 size: 47061 time: 2024-02-18 02:58:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace5b48b585ab46e24cf57ed84b2b71d1ee83e4c28c9f39b2d56f48a37614856Block Operator
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