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 9955032 Details
Epoch: 468 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 116817981 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 9954855 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 80986 time: 2024-02-19 23:11:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96fe68f41d2139deb0140dbb4ab588932a0724007c8c81d5f722d31f3e369cb9Block Operator
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