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 9177332 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 100826175 epoch_slot_no: 429375 block_no: 9177155 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 51710 time: 2023-08-18 21:01:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5541bea170363018f082039864efc7a6134527c9965eb06131f37ef65459fa7Block Operator
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