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 9742288 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112413176 epoch_slot_no: 352376 block_no: 9742111 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 11500 time: 2023-12-30 23:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9724a7ead1aafe26ea15acb4f5bdb9ec1759bea3f0df7a3f9ab0bf0e5b1af2ceBlock Operator
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