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 9598481 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109475623 epoch_slot_no: 6823 block_no: 9598304 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 59473 time: 2023-11-26 23:38:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d9f4909a4a26aa90c976c37ba14b89dad5b27777ea485cf7c3581a691d4e0b8Block Operator
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