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 9599431 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109494966 epoch_slot_no: 26166 block_no: 9599254 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 53797 time: 2023-11-27 05:00:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b283fd1fd99bab6473d551c635ee1c31651c7d43a2f493cc2eaa4d2dd7c0c46Block Operator
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