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 9170748 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100692389 epoch_slot_no: 295589 block_no: 9170571 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 15156 time: 2023-08-17 07:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429c833a2596182f29443dbd54fe61b585794fa3ae3050f6a17aabe2e7f99495Block Operator
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