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 9595798 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 109420903 epoch_slot_no: 384103 block_no: 9595621 slot_leader_id: 9351505 size: 14890 time: 2023-11-26 08:26:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e63bd30b7f93da7b2f949c13ba84e12be0f5fa50d2e080aa423e209b50fe0d7Block Operator
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