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 9176911 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100817743 epoch_slot_no: 420943 block_no: 9176734 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 9132 time: 2023-08-18 18:40:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1345e9a98676301c464dbcb0b5361c9454b2c65cfb08e22585199f62d3c31c40Block Operator
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