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 9742309 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 112413651 epoch_slot_no: 352851 block_no: 9742132 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 69098 time: 2023-12-30 23:45:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1007338bdc46cfccc4780a0a5a9c382ae04b3dfffa583e3f559550b26bd351f6Block Operator
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