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 9608243 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 109672711 epoch_slot_no: 203911 block_no: 9608066 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 44988 time: 2023-11-29 06:23:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20776ce09c544e5d9b4b08d57c2ab287b966c752362d96a90c123af9471eb900Block Operator
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