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 9606122 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 109631027 epoch_slot_no: 162227 block_no: 9605945 slot_leader_id: 7097947 size: 31328 time: 2023-11-28 18:48:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d538507ae7d0613b1cf7a70bb656b2205b4944f2ba2b2192b6a5beaaa085e7Block Operator
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