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 9177249 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100824469 epoch_slot_no: 427669 block_no: 9177072 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 49006 time: 2023-08-18 20:32:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595b313554f5d720ef132f990b1a8ac7e1f71854653a9eba59c14ad18beb4a81Block Operator
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