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 9408109 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105567901 epoch_slot_no: 419101 block_no: 9407932 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 8378 time: 2023-10-12 18:09:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef30dfbc596d40dc86ed23cb82e4eb0b9f5e4004703ef8de9bc43118d70539fbBlock Operator
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