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 9949770 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 116712344 epoch_slot_no: 331544 block_no: 9949593 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 74701 time: 2024-02-18 17:50:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01587909b4c3871cb3ffd84e1f2aa522096da73adf2b235d1350f8b217dd94cBlock Operator
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