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 9605675 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 109622190 epoch_slot_no: 153390 block_no: 9605498 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 87963 time: 2023-11-28 16:21:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17530f8612ce889cd2c14a683e7a79a36a8938dc6a19b1fa4b091ae48d41ebcBlock Operator
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