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 9173322 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100744106 epoch_slot_no: 347306 block_no: 9173145 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 88667 time: 2023-08-17 22:13:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x512f61498ea0c2933ab50cdbd89df807d6696936e828d85f70ff5d22223bb3dbBlock Operator
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