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 9600031 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109506844 epoch_slot_no: 38044 block_no: 9599854 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 4291 time: 2023-11-27 08:18:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04d5d90eac5ff1315026a714cad813d0b5d85b9d5d92c9e6e89be0f32cc629bBlock Operator
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