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 9740543 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 112379221 epoch_slot_no: 318421 block_no: 9740366 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 2151 time: 2023-12-30 14:11:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf1044932d368d3d8c8bd3caa45892deb66148777437893636d3a7dea7f463aBlock Operator
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