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 9176997 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 100819789 epoch_slot_no: 422989 block_no: 9176820 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 86316 time: 2023-08-18 19:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3f918d31109515d10d0f22ccb97a98d6ba14bda368185aa10e0db9d97643b9Block Operator
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