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 9742514 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 112418106 epoch_slot_no: 357306 block_no: 9742337 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 70165 time: 2023-12-31 00:59:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09325e48cc42fd7d4ec04d410753e3c61cbb2dbcedd463e34238bd7f67886791Block Operator
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