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 9178159 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100842858 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 9177982 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 29760 time: 2023-08-19 01:39:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553b96771feab26704c8fbe48f743ea33620485843d537b5b25c145c3bc989aaBlock Operator
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