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 9601608 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 109540035 epoch_slot_no: 71235 block_no: 9601431 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 73312 time: 2023-11-27 17:32:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2580ac0660234018fd7c5139069d208cb4f7c1933bacbab8c4fa57b61815a1d8Block Operator
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