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 9743873 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 112445592 epoch_slot_no: 384792 block_no: 9743696 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 4176 time: 2023-12-31 08:38:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe479cf020d709309c800b0676e678610951fc404e5ecde43bbc3e965ab972cebBlock Operator
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