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 9178001 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100839471 epoch_slot_no: 10671 block_no: 9177824 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 15411 time: 2023-08-19 00:42:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2ac2d30e535b284c65851e980473c628de47acbc1371269f9f58c048133614Block Operator
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