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 9619468 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 109904406 epoch_slot_no: 3606 block_no: 9619291 slot_leader_id: 8157918 size: 36232 time: 2023-12-01 22:44:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x126dacba528f06fe20aa4722599591bbc25a9d4590c84f327c82263f7e38fb73Block Operator
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