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 9176686 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 100813388 epoch_slot_no: 416588 block_no: 9176509 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 88885 time: 2023-08-18 17:27:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83b9d8e5464d3cdfb4025ee9196c0a8a99a34a11622460092f1766e6bfd257baBlock Operator
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