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 9408860 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 105583320 epoch_slot_no: 2520 block_no: 9408683 slot_leader_id: 8861288 size: 88087 time: 2023-10-12 22:26:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x251ddf14a0f46c23151a00159131c8bbc075932a2e97d8713b6ce98accb1a14dBlock Operator
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