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 9176971 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 100818984 epoch_slot_no: 422184 block_no: 9176794 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 72272 time: 2023-08-18 19:01:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b10c7fa914b70141571a7331a2d2e0e902d940b81566f87923874d39d5fbb35Block Operator
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