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 9598526 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 109476360 epoch_slot_no: 7560 block_no: 9598349 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 30234 time: 2023-11-26 23:50:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e82520f297726ab7dc1c65c2cbee0cb61b3ffc9ca981885b714537e0330783aBlock Operator
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