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 9171039 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100698235 epoch_slot_no: 301435 block_no: 9170862 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 32897 time: 2023-08-17 09:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd210db63fb288c45f5899b6dcdd1186269e4fc18fb415dc8b127ec3536ac5fc8Block Operator
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