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 9178222 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100844200 epoch_slot_no: 15400 block_no: 9178045 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 5579 time: 2023-08-19 02:01:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a90459afc2571820ebbb9cf18bb62553ecb15194c1817d9356937291a6f17c9Block Operator
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