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 9740992 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 112388090 epoch_slot_no: 327290 block_no: 9740815 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 53892 time: 2023-12-30 16:39:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3f16f07b10cbcf632391e7c43c5f9ffcdf1545d7cfc3e65df117591c48ccfdBlock Operator
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