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 9597264 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 109450257 epoch_slot_no: 413457 block_no: 9597087 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 63834 time: 2023-11-26 16:35:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2da29f18a0ae5254f3856ac69285d52256fc695c466de9ec5df6d28931125ccBlock Operator
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