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 9608228 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109672483 epoch_slot_no: 203683 block_no: 9608051 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 38962 time: 2023-11-29 06:19:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab98124779ead583d93b2d3d73d4ea78185bd7bb3f1ecfe8ecc79680586cc7c4Block Operator
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