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 9605107 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 109610240 epoch_slot_no: 141440 block_no: 9604930 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 9440 time: 2023-11-28 13:02:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9bd1dc315d2e0a5efdb530b78203e49bbd6db11b1356748a1504674d0d6845dBlock Operator
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