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 9003173 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97251705 epoch_slot_no: 310905 block_no: 9002996 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 86787 time: 2023-07-08 12:06:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aebdd8b9f89484c86813a7f3adeb67df69fe5d518e6de5bca5696563f815616Block Operator
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