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 9171668 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100711438 epoch_slot_no: 314638 block_no: 9171491 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 41265 time: 2023-08-17 13:08:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c3e5c979c7d6eda6fce3b026e3eabac8342249f2aa89bd670ee75882720402Block Operator
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