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 9408981 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105585789 epoch_slot_no: 4989 block_no: 9408804 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 86279 time: 2023-10-12 23:08:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054303d38a37c1126fb0ad96dee18ffb65757f3c9c5ccfc4091aa297b4210b33Block Operator
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