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 9741836 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112403968 epoch_slot_no: 343168 block_no: 9741659 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 67183 time: 2023-12-30 21:04:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3196eb4f182cf9d0d51837ce80c2cc2e4e1c81c36792a4b7b291690887a0fcddBlock Operator
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