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 9617883 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 109872573 epoch_slot_no: 403773 block_no: 9617706 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 17769 time: 2023-12-01 13:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2361e4a458e9fe2ac9e4349899ca99ab897fa248bea7c1af10271550ebede21Block Operator
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