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 9597383 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109452917 epoch_slot_no: 416117 block_no: 9597206 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 35817 time: 2023-11-26 17:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa68fc286cc48fcd450ae01d59d84bc641fae14bd8f12a7b96b5821938f840c6Block Operator
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