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 9177585 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100830670 epoch_slot_no: 1870 block_no: 9177408 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 6257 time: 2023-08-18 22:16:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9ab0be3a0bfbd243ad52847b533859448adcd8cfbd3f61ffb25f21a2eb4558Block Operator
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