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 9177939 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 100838582 epoch_slot_no: 9782 block_no: 9177762 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 79358 time: 2023-08-19 00:27:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989fab1131e0cecf664cfe8b8b4bc4a9aa5f50654ff9f293e0c1f23c3ff9cb81Block Operator
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