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 9409638 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 105599523 epoch_slot_no: 18723 block_no: 9409461 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 65335 time: 2023-10-13 02:56:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe046ae9fa13312da1100f1673a6f19d2a62757ab0f6c974a7d688fea73f0f6bBlock Operator
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