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 9177741 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 100834016 epoch_slot_no: 5216 block_no: 9177564 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 84765 time: 2023-08-18 23:11:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd610c6bae4d13d8ee54362cd2406d16adcc537074a84ee9bd7886f60311255fdBlock Operator
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