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 9606344 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 109635696 epoch_slot_no: 166896 block_no: 9606167 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 78381 time: 2023-11-28 20:06:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x514ee3004c136def359700fecb1fcfd0bd52fc4ae124bc857fead9bd1b6cb728Block Operator
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