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 9949290 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 116702473 epoch_slot_no: 321673 block_no: 9949113 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 69056 time: 2024-02-18 15:06:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08cf8685c628edb55dcef4584053b29edb97df12836b271376d23e8b2feba266Block Operator
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