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 9171476 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100707529 epoch_slot_no: 310729 block_no: 9171299 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 22461 time: 2023-08-17 12:03:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa47b1b51e96466aeed34c4e04e84221c64e47c22855edf4906b4a3c7bddbe328Block Operator
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