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 9618885 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109893040 epoch_slot_no: 424240 block_no: 9618708 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 65163 time: 2023-12-01 19:35:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc985e9d74bd0854a7b8f87f7f927e3a439c1b7708bacb102700e7ddf6bab71faBlock Operator
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