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 9598486 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 109475689 epoch_slot_no: 6889 block_no: 9598309 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 31859 time: 2023-11-26 23:39:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99eb0a2188bcee7ece17ed80f95fcf8783732756ac9cc43c741a91c86a0c66bcBlock Operator
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