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 9176774 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100815080 epoch_slot_no: 418280 block_no: 9176597 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 51443 time: 2023-08-18 17:56:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55dd19462dac0160550d2bf33b2308f97f8e897e932341001aa1f64ce60c001cBlock Operator
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