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 9616692 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109847023 epoch_slot_no: 378223 block_no: 9616515 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 17419 time: 2023-12-01 06:48:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf116a6fb47f9ee69c09fd7ae38528bd037e5a57eb341cc8e53b65cf7bc8164beBlock Operator
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