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 9616862 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109850617 epoch_slot_no: 381817 block_no: 9616685 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 11561 time: 2023-12-01 07:48:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7f14f36e51e7399da903de7e4d5f135e768151bd6c20995e4c4b55af14a3e1Block Operator
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