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 9742125 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 112409608 epoch_slot_no: 348808 block_no: 9741948 slot_leader_id: 8969959 size: 87786 time: 2023-12-30 22:38:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79430fbf239b8566b4cb969ea5416719d15a0aa9c531c3075f8539a959a037feBlock Operator
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