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 9172872 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100735074 epoch_slot_no: 338274 block_no: 9172695 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 13255 time: 2023-08-17 19:42:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf2afe0f6aa3eb437d72fd9f4d0afbc1014e468d567ba619f6239ae0aedf6abBlock Operator
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