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 9742417 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 112415840 epoch_slot_no: 355040 block_no: 9742240 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 85975 time: 2023-12-31 00:22:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99d6423b2064eb6f4952c03e5e4bb941ccdd28fe20291a7eeb579e7479eb0b1Block Operator
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