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 9409493 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105596308 epoch_slot_no: 15508 block_no: 9409316 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 24625 time: 2023-10-13 02:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07b58351fd724b238292d2c4c5d5b2bfaac55d560f2e9f5e4df4945613115d33Block Operator
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