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 9408715 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105580295 epoch_slot_no: 431495 block_no: 9408538 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 33540 time: 2023-10-12 21:36:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ed1ad905f43277aae9703dc2318213bd1364bd7b18d488e39b82774abcfaa3Block Operator
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