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 9597617 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109457725 epoch_slot_no: 420925 block_no: 9597440 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 41319 time: 2023-11-26 18:40:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabbd824b811304021f835752949a0efcb0c09dbae253e88ad386ea563bd0a8fdBlock Operator
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