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 9408997 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 105586113 epoch_slot_no: 5313 block_no: 9408820 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 79616 time: 2023-10-12 23:13:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91b9f6b3e3b631f427a231bdaf3d9d7c53ec3cadf63aa268ac366338a0225537Block Operator
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