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 9597786 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109460963 epoch_slot_no: 424163 block_no: 9597609 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 40386 time: 2023-11-26 19:34:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c33f51356e9badf520f581c1f97f11d6c95e6cb97a7dbf9743bd7514714bfaBlock Operator
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