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 9740627 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 112380872 epoch_slot_no: 320072 block_no: 9740450 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 23745 time: 2023-12-30 14:39:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e41708f2ab1736694867422ffd9eefbb56c23f83507126de3bc79a8074850dBlock Operator
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