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 9606519 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109639432 epoch_slot_no: 170632 block_no: 9606342 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 88844 time: 2023-11-28 21:08:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc70309b7ae3d8376fff2dd87328ebe7df6129888f79d67bfe8c6220ae1638143Block Operator
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