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 9740066 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112370150 epoch_slot_no: 309350 block_no: 9739889 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 71140 time: 2023-12-30 11:40:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd049875ce376b6c0b5c7ea9a840f14713d29be3b9907837f07d0a27c68f1bb26Block Operator
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