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 9955072 Details
Epoch: 468 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 116818874 epoch_slot_no: 6074 block_no: 9954895 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 36304 time: 2024-02-19 23:26:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c8669da282ca9bba5e68ff342013216217a71ca650bcf603639d40a09ed9951Block Operator
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