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 9408362 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105573296 epoch_slot_no: 424496 block_no: 9408185 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 64101 time: 2023-10-12 19:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5697a72e7e12041d46c4e92b22bfe20ce59acf214d1d362ca1c09376a4c8320aBlock Operator
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