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 9951073 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 116739439 epoch_slot_no: 358639 block_no: 9950896 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 43760 time: 2024-02-19 01:22:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b8e0239adfddbcc2bcdc54bf89c058ca6585e309fbea07f393da70ddb8c9688Block Operator
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