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 9598178 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109468909 epoch_slot_no: 109 block_no: 9598001 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 24771 time: 2023-11-26 21:46:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f1e61752eb7cc2d3dcb1a46441e28f9761ac9bd2ba7d70c523d24fdf79bf10bBlock Operator
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