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 9172497 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100727768 epoch_slot_no: 330968 block_no: 9172320 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 39359 time: 2023-08-17 17:40:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe59ad611bf33876d6000ee3d0eec2075aae4d7abccf72c8b75956da89c2973Block Operator
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