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 9617975 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109874791 epoch_slot_no: 405991 block_no: 9617798 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 18035 time: 2023-12-01 14:31:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7cf910db5ed7250eebb6e1595e170cb047d0347199d1e7a7964c4511f4be101Block Operator
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