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 9609338 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 109693901 epoch_slot_no: 225101 block_no: 9609161 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 74910 time: 2023-11-29 12:16:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357ba43da926dec8726152faee7b8f24c1bdb526db6088b130ee4d650b00bdf3Block Operator
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