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 9605159 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 109611258 epoch_slot_no: 142458 block_no: 9604982 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 71163 time: 2023-11-28 13:19:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e9108afa7848247c03838e63bd98b8193d1816aab7ee82b4f3b8d20d4072777Block Operator
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