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 9605531 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 109619019 epoch_slot_no: 150219 block_no: 9605354 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 80174 time: 2023-11-28 15:28:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bfe2111d04c1e51cfddcf95ff2fd26ce5a80c806b991b887d987a06bf35f999Block Operator
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