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 9618277 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109880916 epoch_slot_no: 412116 block_no: 9618100 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 35813 time: 2023-12-01 16:13:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4219c53b052beae5e4cd16ea02e98495a00982e545efb8610f592cb7a8f3bfc8Block Operator
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