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 9177746 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100834106 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 9177569 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 88967 time: 2023-08-18 23:13:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c71b2da660223e1e46ebdb14d8bcfb8b1233e544ac4b12444d76d7160c3500Block Operator
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