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 9408849 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105582936 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 9408672 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 88205 time: 2023-10-12 22:20:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506537c619fa2d0e61edd59fec1d13f04cc0092e31cf304453815da50a391a5aBlock Operator
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