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 9601597 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109539807 epoch_slot_no: 71007 block_no: 9601420 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 1468 time: 2023-11-27 17:28:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59e11cb814136f50e2ce78f18246fa96165bad4b274c94d81593865499d73f02Block Operator
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