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 9596868 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109442369 epoch_slot_no: 405569 block_no: 9596691 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 70150 time: 2023-11-26 14:24:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd95658988a57048fe12d9fda73c4ac855baea4e152a4bf84dad414c8f8e0facBlock Operator
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