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 9173157 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100740584 epoch_slot_no: 343784 block_no: 9172980 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 35566 time: 2023-08-17 21:14:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf66a6226da84df28263b0b869b892e2b1e9a8bfff0f938f1f52266fe1262fabBlock Operator
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