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 9600265 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109511932 epoch_slot_no: 43132 block_no: 9600088 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 23328 time: 2023-11-27 09:43:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d8b1cb2f0117489565c1a8d6b6161d5a8c3d44e246ff82b8ab232ec7039aafBlock Operator
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