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 9173962 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100757459 epoch_slot_no: 360659 block_no: 9173785 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 42917 time: 2023-08-18 01:55:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a7047fb8c4cbfd60a8c0c645426b41a50d0adb46a0f22816bd5efa036f20baBlock Operator
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