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 9598150 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109468400 epoch_slot_no: 431600 block_no: 9597973 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 87087 time: 2023-11-26 21:38:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76235b7bbe3e3a9f4e2d14997b36a8249a32e45c964c41580ae5c434197c8692Block Operator
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