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 9177812 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 100835392 epoch_slot_no: 6592 block_no: 9177635 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 78529 time: 2023-08-18 23:34:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90db9393db0fd750b85a7bfbb9745e7874e522123e282f7c7e34cb615be8cba4Block Operator
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