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 9949526 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116707058 epoch_slot_no: 326258 block_no: 9949349 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 23064 time: 2024-02-18 16:22:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7fdb2667483d53df5e6cf9d00ddc09ca037b15d57e3f9990b547ed9094befb2Block Operator
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