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 9742564 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 112419256 epoch_slot_no: 358456 block_no: 9742387 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 63742 time: 2023-12-31 01:19:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4818edc712477455dce13f11860818dbdd5e7a800fca56d1e7bd8a108e84d68cBlock Operator
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