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 9954061 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 116799013 epoch_slot_no: 418213 block_no: 9953884 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 87307 time: 2024-02-19 17:55:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8688618fd15529c5f961efb5cd6a050032775b6f6b9d5e903a6865d39a629884Block Operator
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