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 9952947 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 116776576 epoch_slot_no: 395776 block_no: 9952770 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88109 time: 2024-02-19 11:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b390f3a622a271d50e192f09ce9c7adec3c8c6ebd9e8275bb3fce73ac68c038Block Operator
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