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 9618254 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109880333 epoch_slot_no: 411533 block_no: 9618077 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 12794 time: 2023-12-01 16:03:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568f9cd2b42c3ee5a9a7a0d9c92159904fee26f28482148292200c734a2b21fbBlock Operator
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