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 9615019 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109812497 epoch_slot_no: 343697 block_no: 9614842 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 60382 time: 2023-11-30 21:13:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5edd4cb39453695062951c8910a300394cdcfbbed21002d391034ee2f927845Block Operator
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