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 9742779 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 112424005 epoch_slot_no: 363205 block_no: 9742602 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 87184 time: 2023-12-31 02:38:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f69b6b698a16b3e45e81253329d67c84dcb1082d667e8e334e3377f2f02c480Block Operator
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