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 9170221 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100681626 epoch_slot_no: 284826 block_no: 9170044 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 16647 time: 2023-08-17 04:51:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a15151be976a17386d2d7770478a9c05221447582481735a93f449dc02db665Block Operator
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