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 9172114 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100720134 epoch_slot_no: 323334 block_no: 9171937 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 23745 time: 2023-08-17 15:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdef42715a7c1f201471016e1b381c002a052087ae6c26a4648e67fa1c4642909Block Operator
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