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 9173055 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 100738584 epoch_slot_no: 341784 block_no: 9172878 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 55611 time: 2023-08-17 20:41:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x737c0c3ce2dd20fa9bec31c74a0fb674588b2c08c0e2faefedca99eed8626f4eBlock Operator
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