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 9174441 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100767292 epoch_slot_no: 370492 block_no: 9174264 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 10318 time: 2023-08-18 04:39:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74519c56ff82cdfb10a5bd34a098c44399bc4792b9641571161f63498d429d1aBlock Operator
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