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 9174036 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100758888 epoch_slot_no: 362088 block_no: 9173859 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 81245 time: 2023-08-18 02:19:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ef3b87709d6d3e400e6eb62fac645915a6c8e455c58b5a21f2deba56cadea9Block Operator
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