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 9605652 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 109621816 epoch_slot_no: 153016 block_no: 9605475 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 26306 time: 2023-11-28 16:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe998633e254a345bd9d5595025963c3394db9600115a0d734eda1ec6f2a296eaBlock Operator
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