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 9172589 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100729422 epoch_slot_no: 332622 block_no: 9172412 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 13825 time: 2023-08-17 18:08:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af41a6aaba1dcdc0da2be09bea3d7eeb8c2b2f0a73c65e8b32012252ecc3e2cBlock Operator
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