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 9597568 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109456695 epoch_slot_no: 419895 block_no: 9597391 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 5458 time: 2023-11-26 18:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x318f29b9827fb96c42a7021382d36f927b678e93d15475cfe780a4c70b2e4d57Block Operator
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