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 9176017 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 100799380 epoch_slot_no: 402580 block_no: 9175840 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 51008 time: 2023-08-18 13:34:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab2c2c61aea358335cbcb4e59df2a9d899924b5d7b015f983c36ac3f62b7650Block Operator
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