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 9609698 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109701501 epoch_slot_no: 232701 block_no: 9609521 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 16614 time: 2023-11-29 14:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42f9c9a072409402e60627fec20a3a438c30fc79354892f19d987114e50bb85Block Operator
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