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 9598208 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 109469594 epoch_slot_no: 794 block_no: 9598031 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 87122 time: 2023-11-26 21:58:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacee1f707946b96ee693dbe0c94034e3e5ae9700745ee0f11684a90afe33bf20Block Operator
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