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 9173281 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100743250 epoch_slot_no: 346450 block_no: 9173104 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 83825 time: 2023-08-17 21:59:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4015ac55b3b37d05b0128a4a202484c6a4110322eb76aa3656599dfc63f76f3dBlock Operator
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