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 9617638 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109867139 epoch_slot_no: 398339 block_no: 9617461 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 38475 time: 2023-12-01 12:23:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838e1be150dd51e3e1a67aeba92f0a651f67b7e311ec3b1133ef28e176f4907aBlock Operator
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