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 9178169 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100843141 epoch_slot_no: 14341 block_no: 9177992 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 11575 time: 2023-08-19 01:43:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x966f5f831edf37192570d60754048bee56761d3e71dfafeb086e5af155715e83Block Operator
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