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 9171345 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100704919 epoch_slot_no: 308119 block_no: 9171168 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 7818 time: 2023-08-17 11:20:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7408ba2a79e5f31dbbe24952b11ed308c23bc94bb117effd1fee2574204b9aBlock Operator
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