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 9602698 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109562923 epoch_slot_no: 94123 block_no: 9602521 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 17218 time: 2023-11-27 23:53:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7543592f68c447bc703ae824ba633821b08d21d3d09c5080661941da7474d55Block Operator
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