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 9740603 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 112380435 epoch_slot_no: 319635 block_no: 9740426 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 72522 time: 2023-12-30 14:32:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecef4afe58d29f6a41ea1b1754e2b5a30b90134ba9680c26bf7781f649997a30Block Operator
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