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 9612254 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109753720 epoch_slot_no: 284920 block_no: 9612077 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 37518 time: 2023-11-30 04:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc3a45ea8f57d04fb0a4b112983991a59736cb6e931f066d63418be4df7d83aBlock Operator
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