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 9177799 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100835234 epoch_slot_no: 6434 block_no: 9177622 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 59444 time: 2023-08-18 23:32:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc70ef281a264b5b9cd3086c1e90f531a8524b5ea2a561f13b4f7c902c9139a34Block Operator
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