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 9178035 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100840041 epoch_slot_no: 11241 block_no: 9177858 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 21052 time: 2023-08-19 00:52:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbde0683158e0c1d52af5944b0d5ccaa1c81d0d4c7d97a7c5279302068274ea0aBlock Operator
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