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 9953794 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 116793532 epoch_slot_no: 412732 block_no: 9953617 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 86031 time: 2024-02-19 16:23:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6f9614165317e70effe7775786387b4b893ed68f9eb2effa4b96b3f0ff330eBlock Operator
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