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 9598344 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 109472384 epoch_slot_no: 3584 block_no: 9598167 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 88617 time: 2023-11-26 22:44:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39753081611b23781d91e46a1941886cca8ff3d13ec1591e41aab031de38a5ecBlock Operator
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