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 9173348 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 100744704 epoch_slot_no: 347904 block_no: 9173171 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 75536 time: 2023-08-17 22:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642037343509ea65ca23fcfd31f46ed2b31c0cd57dcac639ee7b1ff6d030f6c6Block Operator
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