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 9172197 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100721791 epoch_slot_no: 324991 block_no: 9172020 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 54301 time: 2023-08-17 16:01:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaace92583a807fca118545692509865d3f36c0d2e2fadda865d2a1a2121ebeb1Block Operator
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