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 9175986 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100798760 epoch_slot_no: 401960 block_no: 9175809 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 87014 time: 2023-08-18 13:24:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0855f9e8c031bb92af0ff3ad460fa0a4d92c0e47fc7feb9c94b49ed36970ca5dBlock Operator
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