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 9747343 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 112517840 epoch_slot_no: 25040 block_no: 9747166 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 45840 time: 2024-01-01 04:42:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x163e12573753cfee3152d3e64051a0ae1c42bbd4939c6d1c1378431688368714Block Operator
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