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 9951604 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 116749990 epoch_slot_no: 369190 block_no: 9951427 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 44357 time: 2024-02-19 04:18:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d6598e957c64e418e21e5b7da2e548309a17540636ef3dca9670acbc69ab5bBlock Operator
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