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 9618266 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 109880699 epoch_slot_no: 411899 block_no: 9618089 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 88079 time: 2023-12-01 16:09:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb040dc4e661709014763da49dd26883f9e1062898d82fcfff17977af3b84f4Block Operator
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