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 9741244 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112392933 epoch_slot_no: 332133 block_no: 9741067 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 62616 time: 2023-12-30 18:00:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c94c06a8a31d93d50471e52ae6c88b33456e61b07e4278bd7706d51d9c8044Block Operator
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