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 9602728 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109563543 epoch_slot_no: 94743 block_no: 9602551 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 24432 time: 2023-11-28 00:03:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6a1721d92cc17ef3adfa7723ab293f20ea72e7b82a91fb0b81fe9adaf0c75fBlock Operator
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