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 9171045 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100698359 epoch_slot_no: 301559 block_no: 9170868 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 25261 time: 2023-08-17 09:30:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58d17e6a49088be3c8c368a8880d12f4a460c89416039542c669a131515488bBlock Operator
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