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 9173244 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100742501 epoch_slot_no: 345701 block_no: 9173067 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 88076 time: 2023-08-17 21:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c26a7e41acc78b0d5198d739f15854a1728dd99bef2f0674edf55173dd75ab2Block Operator
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