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 9178069 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100840940 epoch_slot_no: 12140 block_no: 9177892 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 40669 time: 2023-08-19 01:07:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc402ff2a0a326533380372ceb3161f28a1969cfa98978b0b35515389dec3772bBlock Operator
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