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 9950265 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 116722373 epoch_slot_no: 341573 block_no: 9950088 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 60232 time: 2024-02-18 20:37:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d648c4dfead9640895f3a80ba7fe1aff57d61afee5e5a6bd4a9a4d2f866d58fBlock Operator
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