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 9604048 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 109589471 epoch_slot_no: 120671 block_no: 9603871 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 76544 time: 2023-11-28 07:16:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75bb8dc83c48fad012f11ff0475fe957f69111646c2633f426019838b6122477Block Operator
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