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 9618124 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109877980 epoch_slot_no: 409180 block_no: 9617947 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 12997 time: 2023-12-01 15:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa999401f70ff3ae3fb504512e577a784b8f8da115a04fe3dfe18dd4e3cda0d01Block Operator
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