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 9953740 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116792336 epoch_slot_no: 411536 block_no: 9953563 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 86365 time: 2024-02-19 16:03:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25d0eef34f30dfea7e26039e2d6e834648ce782cd567f55a4bd907b3c0a81f03Block Operator
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