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 9741163 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112391337 epoch_slot_no: 330537 block_no: 9740986 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 77785 time: 2023-12-30 17:33:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5262836d251f59aaac4214c96d49bd7d4c3fd20831135f361d3ba0b94960c0d1Block Operator
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