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 9599134 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 109488812 epoch_slot_no: 20012 block_no: 9598957 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 13168 time: 2023-11-27 03:18:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf44fb3887f5d8e80565f8478b0efa6cae1d2e1b573f6994b2bf7417bd56e32Block Operator
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