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 9596897 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109442882 epoch_slot_no: 406082 block_no: 9596720 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 16473 time: 2023-11-26 14:32:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e55fc843f50fd08fd3d2c90fd7d6f571658b8b2c73939ece0d0bbff0b37fe3Block Operator
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