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 9609632 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 109700151 epoch_slot_no: 231351 block_no: 9609455 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 72239 time: 2023-11-29 14:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe710cb8f161766381a25d495cfda90fe69c6d0b2f3c3dc53d8914b5ac79012eaBlock Operator
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