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 9741738 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112402165 epoch_slot_no: 341365 block_no: 9741561 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 80424 time: 2023-12-30 20:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704c11034cc31bda541a316749a8ffa0ca030f9eb23238d347a3b7b68ed2ad15Block Operator
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