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 9953478 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 116787067 epoch_slot_no: 406267 block_no: 9953301 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 84051 time: 2024-02-19 14:35:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32608b5d86456f5272a8ff055ea86592c162d0741c28a9ffe53a9f09d3c1bd15Block Operator
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