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 9598110 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109467456 epoch_slot_no: 430656 block_no: 9597933 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 41812 time: 2023-11-26 21:22:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d21475a0380dcf0f1ce6a14c0f7c965913010feccd514e2e7b4356b5173bdaBlock Operator
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