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 9602473 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 109558116 epoch_slot_no: 89316 block_no: 9602296 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 88449 time: 2023-11-27 22:33:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21410bdca5bbff197b932c0ddf859fc73f2082806b5718f027250172527032e6Block Operator
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