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 9408034 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105566256 epoch_slot_no: 417456 block_no: 9407857 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 38811 time: 2023-10-12 17:42:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a72160844280821421cdbfa20b932b10e4e0de5c2e28dfede4a6e26a3061334Block Operator
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