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 9173419 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100746036 epoch_slot_no: 349236 block_no: 9173242 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 83661 time: 2023-08-17 22:45:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc36f34fd59fd3f8b7ef0bc0cf01fdf283d28020627196263646f5984e5f23400Block Operator
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