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 9611872 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 109745789 epoch_slot_no: 276989 block_no: 9611695 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 56182 time: 2023-11-30 02:41:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75dbce9397c2e3aa4b71b35ee58b8b4eaf0d6c525cd3f70197459d14fb027f80Block Operator
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