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 9177305 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100825733 epoch_slot_no: 428933 block_no: 9177128 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 37976 time: 2023-08-18 20:53:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6076c81343da4de8871cf7689a7eba7a86e42e5468e527cb4c0428b22910934Block Operator
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