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 9172914 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100735899 epoch_slot_no: 339099 block_no: 9172737 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 43050 time: 2023-08-17 19:56:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x001e909820faf1d04fdda53d7839805012ac2f1892a36ff8586aa3d9dc2f63c9Block Operator
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