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 9742358 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 112414556 epoch_slot_no: 353756 block_no: 9742181 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 88285 time: 2023-12-31 00:00:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f8afa69b2a25d103827232830bd36a3e920fab5fc10f05323039870d60cff74Block Operator
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