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 9950549 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 116728640 epoch_slot_no: 347840 block_no: 9950372 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 15239 time: 2024-02-18 22:22:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe66846962ec9bfab09df8c240372a5f9d029729fc60fb6fd5d143ac58ced6ef9Block Operator
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