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 9617146 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 109856400 epoch_slot_no: 387600 block_no: 9616969 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 4459 time: 2023-12-01 09:24:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d11592b5f92904675631d4ba1dcb811f2a9a73a4a9e8bb3fabce12457350558Block Operator
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