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 9408209 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105569810 epoch_slot_no: 421010 block_no: 9408032 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 35501 time: 2023-10-12 18:41:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaaba3d8ef62851dec1a04fcd67d2076e31f7a2b054d99bbaeac1a3f2ddf3799Block Operator
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