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 9605858 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109625877 epoch_slot_no: 157077 block_no: 9605681 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 26521 time: 2023-11-28 17:22:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cda4bf7309c583a3bef4c57a7f3fd44f6237e7215655c264863dac43a5407a1Block Operator
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