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 9948045 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 116677148 epoch_slot_no: 296348 block_no: 9947868 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 31112 time: 2024-02-18 08:03:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52278ccd5829fb4d461dfcae103f882a59c6048dfc6254d34721d8ea679f54d1Block Operator
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