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 9605764 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109624109 epoch_slot_no: 155309 block_no: 9605587 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 45727 time: 2023-11-28 16:53:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef9a9a14fde67750dba83d6f79346f252ffc05a358108b31000ff37fd9eec12eBlock Operator
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