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 9408961 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105585446 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 9408784 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 80711 time: 2023-10-12 23:02:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17c8414b46f1da7f650dc666519454e1e5c102b5a9dc41a0d4c853c7fec98ceBlock Operator
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