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 9176768 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100814949 epoch_slot_no: 418149 block_no: 9176591 slot_leader_id: 8862943 size: 62565 time: 2023-08-18 17:54:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d59748bfeeaee8036b1a3aeb29de7a5d483aca7e092fcea6a6aaee564264ba6Block Operator
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