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 9596214 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109429219 epoch_slot_no: 392419 block_no: 9596037 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 74490 time: 2023-11-26 10:45:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9887e11c667d970be6bb12dd77f51e16eabdfc68e007b4f57ecb4ef3e71cb4bdBlock Operator
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