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 9409872 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105604583 epoch_slot_no: 23783 block_no: 9409695 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 14738 time: 2023-10-13 04:21:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa518ea55b5e57b82fa66b8ec2fa340b5168560ba62fde4b53586ff51a63c9740Block Operator
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