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 9954789 Details
Epoch: 468 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 116813328 epoch_slot_no: 528 block_no: 9954612 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 4111 time: 2024-02-19 21:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6457d2db1e644b32d625aa5f78a6a57af6264fd12f10af7c1e2250caf5728d3Block Operator
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