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 9173450 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100746768 epoch_slot_no: 349968 block_no: 9173273 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 21902 time: 2023-08-17 22:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa600d9a5b9b5c6ba03a1dd0da5cf81d5f62adcaf36015cb9f0dcd508103ab83cBlock Operator
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