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 9177777 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 100834872 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 9177600 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 84615 time: 2023-08-18 23:26:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e3bdcad56ec95e874740fb16b21208b30a602a6f85e564ec9d48466f9c08f8Block Operator
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