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 9599698 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109500494 epoch_slot_no: 31694 block_no: 9599521 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 40781 time: 2023-11-27 06:33:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640a6ba16f06f53612b34d22ef94d824b0bd572f615b78e39d0f14cc8c35eed9Block Operator
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