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 9602823 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 109565388 epoch_slot_no: 96588 block_no: 9602646 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 24892 time: 2023-11-28 00:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd1899494a34b1066fbd60fcb1400816e26dc8304d36000142901e51c4c286ebBlock Operator
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