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 9598435 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 109474608 epoch_slot_no: 5808 block_no: 9598258 slot_leader_id: 8861288 size: 88411 time: 2023-11-26 23:21:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9356f7757cda7fe205c80c2cbc96db94bbb1260c3bcbb93148f44d349583237aBlock Operator
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