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 9949714 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 116710997 epoch_slot_no: 330197 block_no: 9949537 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 58907 time: 2024-02-18 17:28:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0316f9f98acb1caef9185a3d9e03ea42690568ebe3b0c565dc7d8e4f742496edBlock Operator
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