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 9742141 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 112410184 epoch_slot_no: 349384 block_no: 9741964 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 87174 time: 2023-12-30 22:47:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24a55a92d1e07ddd02ea10fb4424dbc72d905d5d2ed0298f79b83b9647e2ec97Block Operator
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