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 9740102 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 112370858 epoch_slot_no: 310058 block_no: 9739925 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 19774 time: 2023-12-30 11:52:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe74ceaecab53cf53e3182f566accbd0ef43496fb6aa4e2fcbfca3cd8ec80dd0Block Operator
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