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 9177349 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100826467 epoch_slot_no: 429667 block_no: 9177172 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 42339 time: 2023-08-18 21:05:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92aa5f21e5d2fb9f346e46d7f1e1cfe3f41ee8e2457861c21451ff8940bbba53Block Operator
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