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 9600154 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109509611 epoch_slot_no: 40811 block_no: 9599977 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 76716 time: 2023-11-27 09:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4dbc5f3cd970e3968222ec11501397c43a2b65a841468413ce2acd3ac87c3d7Block Operator
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