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 9409784 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105602682 epoch_slot_no: 21882 block_no: 9409607 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 16021 time: 2023-10-13 03:49:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a5f2264b7a4244910e5d1b26dea3747b2d89a1398b43a5a1fd704b68005013Block Operator
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