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 9173374 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100745236 epoch_slot_no: 348436 block_no: 9173197 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 3705 time: 2023-08-17 22:32:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76081c713bfed154abbb2e63e7bea62b1f82b27c2f1c3a97c2ad60a1a44c03a3Block Operator
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