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 9606186 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109632237 epoch_slot_no: 163437 block_no: 9606009 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 46203 time: 2023-11-28 19:08:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc285281cf2fea4fff7957f063d7b20ddb651e28595d54c45665ec2545a9f7c16Block Operator
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