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 9173138 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100740128 epoch_slot_no: 343328 block_no: 9172961 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 40884 time: 2023-08-17 21:06:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e460623130b14e38215fa3a447b16f7d08d58e5bb4f1a4ee123b3c53c663a16Block Operator
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