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 9177353 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100826593 epoch_slot_no: 429793 block_no: 9177176 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 33407 time: 2023-08-18 21:08:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b79596f3163e3cb6eb719822a130a7481b09a19883f52220432119012f46ffaBlock Operator
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