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 9172793 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 100733445 epoch_slot_no: 336645 block_no: 9172616 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 79893 time: 2023-08-17 19:15:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba90268e5e3e7e6e6ed0401147dab04d2e9137c397663e2e7ae29547f82ae8cbBlock Operator
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