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 9951334 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116744265 epoch_slot_no: 363465 block_no: 9951157 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 44463 time: 2024-02-19 02:42:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a239d047220c904b812a7473edfe2625f6b51b1262b03e9af3a521a2b085562Block Operator
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