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 9173120 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100739797 epoch_slot_no: 342997 block_no: 9172943 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 31615 time: 2023-08-17 21:01:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb9849c248cab81f251eaad666ef93cce45237002b8e5300564650e55d49d6fBlock Operator
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