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 9173238 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100742388 epoch_slot_no: 345588 block_no: 9173061 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 88384 time: 2023-08-17 21:44:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04c1bf158258d22c4c37e4591c8569e8551e75d20fa3772addbb29876534cb40Block Operator
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