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 9408855 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 105583098 epoch_slot_no: 2298 block_no: 9408678 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 85090 time: 2023-10-12 22:23:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f2788532805e9759ee09c3adde1af0d5f7cd162a27c038f087ba3ed82960cdaBlock Operator
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