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 9742800 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 112424484 epoch_slot_no: 363684 block_no: 9742623 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 88680 time: 2023-12-31 02:46:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb446dcadfc6f684db84d4ab77281a69d1c7d458faa1390ab296ed12a17ae3aaBlock Operator
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