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 9170415 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100685303 epoch_slot_no: 288503 block_no: 9170238 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 44717 time: 2023-08-17 05:53:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2dd28e048f18c2f01930e0c8d3c6857e680d4036dcafa2fcb24c4da60f9786Block Operator
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