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 9609228 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109692017 epoch_slot_no: 223217 block_no: 9609051 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 25095 time: 2023-11-29 11:45:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7850e10435b9994b1a5ce06cfa967ccf0e9625a2ede6b57760e5acc57e96baBlock Operator
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