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 9617652 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 109867577 epoch_slot_no: 398777 block_no: 9617475 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 86425 time: 2023-12-01 12:31:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00fa8d4a85efb19d6836c0a72b86502196ef62f917f4afb14f60eed7ae062346Block Operator
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