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 9607222 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 109652754 epoch_slot_no: 183954 block_no: 9607045 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 1894 time: 2023-11-29 00:50:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e4b6f743da7b30f6678c03d73774997942ed2a32d8eb89246b5fcf4375ee54Block Operator
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