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 9612117 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 109750873 epoch_slot_no: 282073 block_no: 9611940 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 42446 time: 2023-11-30 04:06:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f7e1090e37a0f522fd5f5bc095efec367b2143d3a366e31a8ff1c6d5391e5aBlock Operator
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