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 9617397 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 109861865 epoch_slot_no: 393065 block_no: 9617220 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 13700 time: 2023-12-01 10:55:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0ad8ee14d030e979eb7f401655cde6683cf78f70e663c2b4478017196cb57dBlock Operator
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