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 9408604 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 105578197 epoch_slot_no: 429397 block_no: 9408427 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 77535 time: 2023-10-12 21:01:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecdca8dcbe72dcbe4dd9f0f5b8c04b9b954c56bedf05310c2fc7f6c1173c45c4Block Operator
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