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 9598533 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109476536 epoch_slot_no: 7736 block_no: 9598356 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 84015 time: 2023-11-26 23:53:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x310dc2c396b87f82cff873c51b988747b64efdf1d590e17336ac3623294e4cf0Block Operator
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