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 9739577 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 112360108 epoch_slot_no: 299308 block_no: 9739400 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 60495 time: 2023-12-30 08:53:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1647dc19a9040c5edd68bd177dcf59848a7f7fb77271c6c824296358e0dc9eeBlock Operator
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