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 9739985 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112368527 epoch_slot_no: 307727 block_no: 9739808 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 87005 time: 2023-12-30 11:13:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1321fe93b4165be0d2558bff395d02b08b6861ac7c06c8ffba7fb376f6e735Block Operator
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