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 9177752 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100834243 epoch_slot_no: 5443 block_no: 9177575 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 64933 time: 2023-08-18 23:15:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e177367f141049f7bc6fd9307dd115198af1e122a5aca1c07ec54d1fc073889Block Operator
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