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 9170608 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100689569 epoch_slot_no: 292769 block_no: 9170431 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 47318 time: 2023-08-17 07:04:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12bb774999f7bc845f2b25b7ad5be62c2dbe0052b80ad3f762a19d1da09fdffeBlock Operator
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