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 9949358 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 116703809 epoch_slot_no: 323009 block_no: 9949181 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 42334 time: 2024-02-18 15:28:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9476a6cc8f3c96f3644473c1e70aca53590c84144e74ac6e785b7ad3feb0ea70Block Operator
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