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 9172955 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100736698 epoch_slot_no: 339898 block_no: 9172778 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 25933 time: 2023-08-17 20:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ca37620ce03d0aef05e26286f0d640eb936314d3bde9c25b48de4b01273092aBlock Operator
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