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 9171078 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100699039 epoch_slot_no: 302239 block_no: 9170901 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 40381 time: 2023-08-17 09:42:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5bfa092442c240eaea300ac3f3d7dadb8d890d102d5dc43c7b5fcd4563bf715Block Operator
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