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 9745044 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112469429 epoch_slot_no: 408629 block_no: 9744867 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 83980 time: 2023-12-31 15:15:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x771f2e0b4a2073e9e9c37f5c72e9c6ae3a0a5619428e0e4e1918de60506e8445Block Operator
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