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 9602349 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 109555534 epoch_slot_no: 86734 block_no: 9602172 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 84120 time: 2023-11-27 21:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c958de14789597b0863803628dd9da85fd09d9db31a7a6ae1fe65a2a12f273aBlock Operator
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