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 9609672 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109700909 epoch_slot_no: 232109 block_no: 9609495 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 20471 time: 2023-11-29 14:13:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d894a0bf389e104feb8acdd0c93bcae7b8142d8da44cf8884230bc450579fdfBlock Operator
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