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 9741724 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 112401915 epoch_slot_no: 341115 block_no: 9741547 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 88481 time: 2023-12-30 20:30:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6c0e485dad619acd5affbcfbe0c90118de93309664248c9a8359a7f39ca977Block Operator
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