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 9606651 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 109642016 epoch_slot_no: 173216 block_no: 9606474 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 84574 time: 2023-11-28 21:51:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a61dcd0b4ee39e89a982593e955d9344d9f81308142dc10258eaabf8d8b942bBlock Operator
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