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 9597114 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109447331 epoch_slot_no: 410531 block_no: 9596937 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 31547 time: 2023-11-26 15:47:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8209560f5582b0e102434ed14ffde438c992c6477e7cb9ad38a3507c73e1a53cBlock Operator
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