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 9618396 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109883662 epoch_slot_no: 414862 block_no: 9618219 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 75982 time: 2023-12-01 16:59:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebbb66f46cb54058ec4524e47fd5a3773c7ba4d6c6fbe33af72ce4c8c29e48d9Block Operator
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