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 9176970 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100818917 epoch_slot_no: 422117 block_no: 9176793 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 19747 time: 2023-08-18 19:00:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf18b905f77d0a18da95287e3e8ae4c80768d0917ea38a5a1e4b13006f13f3dbBlock Operator
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