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 9408231 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105570518 epoch_slot_no: 421718 block_no: 9408054 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 88571 time: 2023-10-12 18:53:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53d4c2d1ef858564f3279496588da46b42315982f45e33a8f74eea26162d92daBlock Operator
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