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 9177628 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100831543 epoch_slot_no: 2743 block_no: 9177451 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 85294 time: 2023-08-18 22:30:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970ede478cdc84e529934e2cf64096759ad29fada1b85273bda92c62c4b2fb5eBlock Operator
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