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 9951998 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 116758415 epoch_slot_no: 377615 block_no: 9951821 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 13803 time: 2024-02-19 06:38:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04da2e2e4394fec2f9a3909762bb1d4c8be361f10e85002c4ac7193d69d9bd2cBlock Operator
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