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 9598930 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109484466 epoch_slot_no: 15666 block_no: 9598753 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 32682 time: 2023-11-27 02:05:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc11fbc327eb69b9a943c7c0e50632759846fa7d62d252ecb2cc1d98fabf869Block Operator
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