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 9173269 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100743067 epoch_slot_no: 346267 block_no: 9173092 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 88891 time: 2023-08-17 21:55:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6f0a370b521763893964fb6625df7ab8e1287ba6c8990c202aa48c901c365fBlock Operator
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