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 9171867 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100715448 epoch_slot_no: 318648 block_no: 9171690 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 18978 time: 2023-08-17 14:15:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7872e743dbc476b5a7bcf655b078ce310109e9468b78cf899ec1f45a6d80c7f1Block Operator
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