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 9172177 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100721474 epoch_slot_no: 324674 block_no: 9172000 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 1296 time: 2023-08-17 15:56:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44938f7d69a03565db6d09869e6f559bc3e7245b0d6127ac2ef944644fe9fc58Block Operator
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