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 9600494 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 109516872 epoch_slot_no: 48072 block_no: 9600317 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 52360 time: 2023-11-27 11:06:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa358c577590ab1f434739e9bb555d6c9f7326e741f679c9df94393337a9dba98Block Operator
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