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 9742570 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 112419374 epoch_slot_no: 358574 block_no: 9742393 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 85237 time: 2023-12-31 01:21:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5db72b7dab211512af671495b61b2b260028644a2adfea0bf6df5a4178cc23Block Operator
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