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 9613656 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 109783790 epoch_slot_no: 314990 block_no: 9613479 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 87614 time: 2023-11-30 13:14:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8699963fd567347c6af05df2dbf073e4ced5a64773b2b8c88d4c2dd1d5b98d20Block Operator
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