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 9607736 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 109662865 epoch_slot_no: 194065 block_no: 9607559 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 31301 time: 2023-11-29 03:39:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dda9515f052375aafc60fe14bc9710cac5220d7d6082984c2d6e151b38c0f38Block Operator
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