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 9742464 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 112416961 epoch_slot_no: 356161 block_no: 9742287 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 87736 time: 2023-12-31 00:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98cf30989e7f0698dd440aed84bc71bf5441d1324af1f1551f37c1125efb49f3Block Operator
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