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 9408735 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105580631 epoch_slot_no: 431831 block_no: 9408558 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 24119 time: 2023-10-12 21:42:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e166ba71c6c8139eee0f5989dbc0c724a1482a26e074ee6b0325f4680f39d8Block Operator
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