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 9954642 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 116810333 epoch_slot_no: 429533 block_no: 9954465 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 84184 time: 2024-02-19 21:03:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdaa88ee40a539f06a9d6a58445c1126ae704e90640d9842c6cdd11fbcbbe945Block Operator
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