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 9949011 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 116696884 epoch_slot_no: 316084 block_no: 9948834 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 14747 time: 2024-02-18 13:32:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64d7e25992c410369e8fd82e06eb44ce88da248e36e25c8ecdcda6ef884143daBlock Operator
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