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 9173646 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100750810 epoch_slot_no: 354010 block_no: 9173469 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 39484 time: 2023-08-18 00:05:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbb980745b7cdfb1ba6c2d91c4786e276058d795e44d60852816241be7a09bcBlock Operator
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