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 9606291 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 109634514 epoch_slot_no: 165714 block_no: 9606114 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88172 time: 2023-11-28 19:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e802df589c8019d79338809ed73823b2813568f0e0a96a711c2e01aad35dc6bBlock Operator
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