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 9603358 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 109575918 epoch_slot_no: 107118 block_no: 9603181 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 78043 time: 2023-11-28 03:30:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a2d9e437845b86d20653e184139f92dfdfc95cb65718dab0c86896c1b3bd37Block Operator
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