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 9618034 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109876080 epoch_slot_no: 407280 block_no: 9617857 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 14807 time: 2023-12-01 14:52:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344af78caa9163004e8935995b6a945c9e0dbfe1e2828357677f08a63c894c7dBlock Operator
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