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 9175121 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 100781139 epoch_slot_no: 384339 block_no: 9174944 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 75765 time: 2023-08-18 08:30:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d861e22d76a433d13a746ee38d09bf3ed3065325a1db82c1ef712e5a39fb3c2Block Operator
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