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 9604545 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109599334 epoch_slot_no: 130534 block_no: 9604368 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 50411 time: 2023-11-28 10:00:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9562fe881abcc0a775f2f1ee92e8f1dc917fcf92656a86680a3b302752dbdc77Block Operator
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