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 9618078 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 109876971 epoch_slot_no: 408171 block_no: 9617901 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 39165 time: 2023-12-01 15:07:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef8ca9360a76af8ede8e6a99a2c90a72f26b47ad17a6196a4019a8c5d993f78Block Operator
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