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 9612871 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 109766907 epoch_slot_no: 298107 block_no: 9612694 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 4290 time: 2023-11-30 08:33:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59d617a2285858c40e804bab7927773f1844a2be17936437ed5ce07651a84ae5Block Operator
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