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 9177708 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100833190 epoch_slot_no: 4390 block_no: 9177531 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 85214 time: 2023-08-18 22:58:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fcf943e2ad69ddcf571776814ba22928049823274332bd182b2ec19e63664f2Block Operator
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