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 9950331 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116723775 epoch_slot_no: 342975 block_no: 9950154 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 30348 time: 2024-02-18 21:01:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87bf0363b22937dd1c7ea518a4cf03684e03900c056182915f9972d890f9c09bBlock Operator
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