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 9603629 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 109581074 epoch_slot_no: 112274 block_no: 9603452 slot_leader_id: 9094115 size: 80574 time: 2023-11-28 04:56:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef41417a7d981bbcb7c2640198c481a4330b60e1db495a2c3e56b105a81bb1dBlock Operator
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