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 9618258 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109880467 epoch_slot_no: 411667 block_no: 9618081 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 46736 time: 2023-12-01 16:05:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bebe4f3b8dc1d79dec6767d8b35bc52b2adb0f466a8a05acf85660fa20151a0Block Operator
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