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 9952039 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 116759121 epoch_slot_no: 378321 block_no: 9951862 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 44913 time: 2024-02-19 06:50:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1023e6b78def91017e5813c765a4b705c5471f4a3a16538a4da5aadcaf20ed26Block Operator
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