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 9743680 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112441695 epoch_slot_no: 380895 block_no: 9743503 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 62757 time: 2023-12-31 07:33:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b3dacb00d6bc2a656ae5adcdec77429b18833ae8e6d6bb014a14b1b59b0bdaeBlock Operator
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