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 9177335 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100826212 epoch_slot_no: 429412 block_no: 9177158 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 80403 time: 2023-08-18 21:01:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3db7366127a898844d04cde08793038d0f88621d808ac0a3ce15c9d7f436ccabBlock Operator
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