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 9174259 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100763759 epoch_slot_no: 366959 block_no: 9174082 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 1449 time: 2023-08-18 03:40:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x621bbc4b07226dd0a878fa33ce9303e679cf6b4007cfbbd3e3d7fd83d8e2a34aBlock Operator
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