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 9951835 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116755230 epoch_slot_no: 374430 block_no: 9951658 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 35539 time: 2024-02-19 05:45:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b8a6a33373360335bcd6f8d12a16da0092438d0d7b317380f1e09330782292Block Operator
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