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 9176000 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100798969 epoch_slot_no: 402169 block_no: 9175823 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 17564 time: 2023-08-18 13:27:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0715e36b8d7736e5cacfa21c0cbc4372ff5451c122ffb0fa575785c1c2682aBlock Operator
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