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 9951549 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 116748880 epoch_slot_no: 368080 block_no: 9951372 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 32517 time: 2024-02-19 03:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90afe0c45f289a8bfb89ae2c3fa93fb40c4348bd72b4159c46e38c57b1030f75Block Operator
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