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 9954117 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 116800317 epoch_slot_no: 419517 block_no: 9953940 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 37175 time: 2024-02-19 18:16:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe82e8669c41bce031424bb9323306b9fbca6710ad68650371c4991fed2236193Block Operator
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