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 9174687 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100772371 epoch_slot_no: 375571 block_no: 9174510 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 10610 time: 2023-08-18 06:04:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bfa9bd02ae5ff88561c5fc4a5ceb00a0649d8d2659b0b7ea9ea9a2569be456bBlock Operator
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