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 9409968 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105606901 epoch_slot_no: 26101 block_no: 9409791 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 42110 time: 2023-10-13 04:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a8de444c58478c96676e0cd867bee97ae7bb3f7e1563d17c97a301d24e4cd4Block Operator
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