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 9172889 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100735338 epoch_slot_no: 338538 block_no: 9172712 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 36210 time: 2023-08-17 19:47:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01cf58a27e70a59a191a57a5aa301a1e91f0991b57c51e4462fdcaa2da5f9560Block Operator
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