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 9605759 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 109624014 epoch_slot_no: 155214 block_no: 9605582 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 86816 time: 2023-11-28 16:51:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2f83a417b981ef1423bc95681f9d4c6b561ec762774b58c8063905ee3c85d3Block Operator
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