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 9617668 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109867923 epoch_slot_no: 399123 block_no: 9617491 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 12121 time: 2023-12-01 12:36:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30468247dbf7d3b56d2744d8360954efc0c87eb37cf2037038c732b02e5a8dbBlock Operator
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