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 9173164 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100740690 epoch_slot_no: 343890 block_no: 9172987 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 41694 time: 2023-08-17 21:16:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a362ac7d09db7ccd8d26b3bd89cb825784127320094503adf9c194f994fcf42Block Operator
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