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 9741886 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 112404952 epoch_slot_no: 344152 block_no: 9741709 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 79530 time: 2023-12-30 21:20:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5bd3495f5d4dad59d76d366b9f1c6efd9159d1b48d7d625f0f3aa6b4afcb98cBlock Operator
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