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 9949747 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116711702 epoch_slot_no: 330902 block_no: 9949570 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 66718 time: 2024-02-18 17:39:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec86954d7383015e898da04a8ea3bcd0da6e99e30a574fb72c6d7dfc625f6eb9Block Operator
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