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 9742806 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 112424571 epoch_slot_no: 363771 block_no: 9742629 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 87114 time: 2023-12-31 02:47:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e77cfe2a7d0aa58aade233672727414335442adc1c5004f3f8f90e2721eb79dBlock Operator
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