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 9173437 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100746428 epoch_slot_no: 349628 block_no: 9173260 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 22475 time: 2023-08-17 22:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462b3a5e877c4dcbee3d7801646f7b9487d5a5885fd84de39f4181a2d6a53b75Block Operator
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