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 9612330 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 109755420 epoch_slot_no: 286620 block_no: 9612153 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 65560 time: 2023-11-30 05:21:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcbc4b3efd5f31fd09834d2deac5bb00875277ffd3fafb9547bf614f110388a0Block Operator
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