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 9596850 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109442004 epoch_slot_no: 405204 block_no: 9596673 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 15709 time: 2023-11-26 14:18:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1302959af101b631d21d9403fadd16cbef41936fe79b7d3d2cbedcf7f99e17c0Block Operator
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