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 9949742 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 116711552 epoch_slot_no: 330752 block_no: 9949565 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 88901 time: 2024-02-18 17:37:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6ba4a360ddcfe74fb5087d0ff03f2efb311ae2006114f28d5ed644fa536ebf9Block Operator
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