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 9741375 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112395280 epoch_slot_no: 334480 block_no: 9741198 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 62252 time: 2023-12-30 18:39:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d9f6ab0dd51bf67d926910a55cb016e7f454235e7d695efe12e09516533defBlock Operator
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