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 9949751 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 116711823 epoch_slot_no: 331023 block_no: 9949574 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 87862 time: 2024-02-18 17:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb249f3097fda8da4db9c1711ec1a5e9c25c5dd537b8c7723e86512f75ec6894cBlock Operator
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