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 9947462 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116665906 epoch_slot_no: 285106 block_no: 9947285 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 59325 time: 2024-02-18 04:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x856ba38f9f09a7e7b7a40cdb750c846e1f40374cf9bcce5cea1162df77af9bb9Block Operator
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