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 9608326 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109674477 epoch_slot_no: 205677 block_no: 9608149 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 17171 time: 2023-11-29 06:52:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x522405929c66e8e0e97b82d684fbd4a981b9ac602aa0bd8083e5bdba531fb0a3Block Operator
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