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 9742997 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112428770 epoch_slot_no: 367970 block_no: 9742820 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 62756 time: 2023-12-31 03:57:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfb69febfe038bab917e389777b70d7e558bf60600152d12cc0b229ec626f2a9Block Operator
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