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 9618031 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 109875988 epoch_slot_no: 407188 block_no: 9617854 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 9934 time: 2023-12-01 14:51:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd49e5811e6f43ccf22bfc3ca9bce2ad2984ee58b50c77f9e0c02843cfe25b6Block Operator
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