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 9173375 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100745257 epoch_slot_no: 348457 block_no: 9173198 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 26523 time: 2023-08-17 22:32:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0362ad2dfd70d8f6a5947a6d00f9d2ec1fdd8659fadbaf88bfa198f398217f41Block Operator
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