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 9174057 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100759395 epoch_slot_no: 362595 block_no: 9173880 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 13504 time: 2023-08-18 02:28:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a3e382ebfd09cbbe371e1546e0e7712f8743fea2a4e1c7b9ab6ff96145080fBlock Operator
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