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 9951580 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 116749521 epoch_slot_no: 368721 block_no: 9951403 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 29317 time: 2024-02-19 04:10:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9c7184163f5a298f8500514b393f23c67b53a23ffeacfd6c7b6185a3a233a0Block Operator
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