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 9742385 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 112415145 epoch_slot_no: 354345 block_no: 9742208 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 88296 time: 2023-12-31 00:10:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250fade3db427a20672dd94c18d3b75b1bfc94c933179957abed75da44361ec4Block Operator
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