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 9597992 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 109465463 epoch_slot_no: 428663 block_no: 9597815 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 52784 time: 2023-11-26 20:49:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd626c56fe90b98f90a6ccb4707866c7b4052e78a5f772b04a764e00652c9b18eBlock Operator
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