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 9742700 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 112422212 epoch_slot_no: 361412 block_no: 9742523 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 87058 time: 2023-12-31 02:08:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9349cc483752f66cadf10c6977498757692327a8615c01b03714712c4797c46fBlock Operator
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