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 9615815 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109828681 epoch_slot_no: 359881 block_no: 9615638 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 15220 time: 2023-12-01 01:42:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5265ca40288a7e7cf66a66d32e0b69f11150299126604492c2b0248d3a23c20Block Operator
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