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 9596711 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109439182 epoch_slot_no: 402382 block_no: 9596534 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 83105 time: 2023-11-26 13:31:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2abead50304ac43f10527e9a6649eb3db3a1f80d10b481b045b39e33925794cdBlock Operator
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