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 9741437 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112396376 epoch_slot_no: 335576 block_no: 9741260 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 88665 time: 2023-12-30 18:57:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86ac5d789242be71ccb0b1bcffb70860051c14a3f4f4f1ca78c63bdfa8cb4594Block Operator
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