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 9954350 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 116804809 epoch_slot_no: 424009 block_no: 9954173 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 69351 time: 2024-02-19 19:31:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173a4a818b80d338bf96e5b902816b51b61aef5ba4065dc7b348877a3cb2f09fBlock Operator
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