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 9599461 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109495743 epoch_slot_no: 26943 block_no: 9599284 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 18718 time: 2023-11-27 05:13:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5fed7581ef7e11cd27e5c70dc943fccf7319fb05f335596ff0136a2f27e3f25Block Operator
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