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 9172822 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 100734151 epoch_slot_no: 337351 block_no: 9172645 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 80395 time: 2023-08-17 19:27:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7a27ead69f6094692dde2b1ec0b306043faeead7223e6b5a77d676583b8594Block Operator
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