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 9174597 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100770462 epoch_slot_no: 373662 block_no: 9174420 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 23858 time: 2023-08-18 05:32:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a57b2996bb8ab00d67ba6e3baf7e6d2776dd76cd46f2fe20192f70702be21bBlock Operator
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