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 9613441 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109778610 epoch_slot_no: 309810 block_no: 9613264 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 26929 time: 2023-11-30 11:48:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff717dea3e56c8e6ac08e20fba29e9a0a881795c52f2f0f75bb60a9b6754ca34Block Operator
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