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 9949705 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116710769 epoch_slot_no: 329969 block_no: 9949528 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 80635 time: 2024-02-18 17:24:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce3a7cad1709f92b521761b932d0408f80447ebeb9fdbf87cd3153707b2bcc1eBlock Operator
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