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 9742747 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 112423197 epoch_slot_no: 362397 block_no: 9742570 slot_leader_id: 9491390 size: 57476 time: 2023-12-31 02:24:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe787610420afa45217584d02b8760118c9dad61af38fce23505b187b6cfab6a3Block Operator
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