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 9606403 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 109637092 epoch_slot_no: 168292 block_no: 9606226 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 60042 time: 2023-11-28 20:29:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43997c645f952532d87d2fc0af4b14ab93eb4da53fa42b0f4dd9dbc6adc48c41Block Operator
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