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 9408836 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 105582702 epoch_slot_no: 1902 block_no: 9408659 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 81890 time: 2023-10-12 22:16:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4699f35f793ca9f0028892cd54d8fd284bc867ba952812afc3fa9073072e02dBlock Operator
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