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 9175773 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100794178 epoch_slot_no: 397378 block_no: 9175596 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 7595 time: 2023-08-18 12:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26de7e7abc673f3c9d6250fb087e02bbe131acbcb2c3e017e74317310bb89566Block Operator
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