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 9409917 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105605644 epoch_slot_no: 24844 block_no: 9409740 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 81372 time: 2023-10-13 04:38:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1c8ddac5dc4783775112ecbb058bbafaa2a506742a08260e7788b9099fa77eBlock Operator
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