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 9598082 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109467046 epoch_slot_no: 430246 block_no: 9597905 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 7790 time: 2023-11-26 21:15:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa042aef87480320db13c877b12881c60965c1141dc98ece45d3b962bacab9255Block Operator
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