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 9740485 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112378043 epoch_slot_no: 317243 block_no: 9740308 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 51018 time: 2023-12-30 13:52:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9939dfdd56b26bcd968f00b7d84e60ad3b88240c7380a9f3e4c234a720f1e99Block Operator
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