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 9599388 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 109494291 epoch_slot_no: 25491 block_no: 9599211 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 35693 time: 2023-11-27 04:49:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf47019c9c6ea66c86567de44c10a420dfa2b463a53f7dc0b6c84ec3a8f14a22bBlock Operator
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