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 9408373 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105573464 epoch_slot_no: 424664 block_no: 9408196 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 30803 time: 2023-10-12 19:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4f70e21a89ca6b1e951f902829971506636ffca4d99b4ec3e213ce2a1ce7a2Block Operator
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