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 9954541 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 116808518 epoch_slot_no: 427718 block_no: 9954364 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 81910 time: 2024-02-19 20:33:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0790c8eabf6d26dc7cdff3c16a63f513206100b64aed9b8b34d77e80945a381fBlock Operator
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