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 9740369 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112375891 epoch_slot_no: 315091 block_no: 9740192 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 81360 time: 2023-12-30 13:16:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa557d6aefb8d50edde9f94c0d4b6bed20291ba7be1dfdcd294433463767b821bBlock Operator
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