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 9596702 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109439070 epoch_slot_no: 402270 block_no: 9596525 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 33226 time: 2023-11-26 13:29:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e799d498a0a932c484434df4b310b0823e4c665bda056e07452ae243b99407Block Operator
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