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 9409613 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 105598970 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 9409436 slot_leader_id: 6536968 size: 87585 time: 2023-10-13 02:47:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d53aad4650ffe8e383530e7b3a8d777e8405b43234438b5aa4d108ac734a66dBlock Operator
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