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 9616143 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109835779 epoch_slot_no: 366979 block_no: 9615966 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 22437 time: 2023-12-01 03:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b4d732554e3f9b21e8690c4e7467771076a100fbeb3abf8ea22a35db068467Block Operator
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