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 9617639 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109867169 epoch_slot_no: 398369 block_no: 9617462 slot_leader_id: 9478460 size: 36619 time: 2023-12-01 12:24:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe1aa52141401d9aeb87e922441e9d3058f0bb4d9f43a2b0b2bb999da7fea6b4Block Operator
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