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 9408634 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 105578848 epoch_slot_no: 430048 block_no: 9408457 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 71437 time: 2023-10-12 21:12:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x734473e7fb16b4a0fad484c351e6c66eb4f4c01826116fe4c4b43e5833108fbeBlock Operator
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