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 9177491 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100829117 epoch_slot_no: 317 block_no: 9177314 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 12340 time: 2023-08-18 21:50:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbdd9ff557de9964db9acc149bb3fa0379d7144e24a0fae57f4371e09346c1e0Block Operator
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