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 9178397 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100847863 epoch_slot_no: 19063 block_no: 9178220 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 45393 time: 2023-08-19 03:02:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70171d401b0dfcb1b55bfb89ead6f3bc5ca6856bb2bbaeb793a21bac2b6cca7fBlock Operator
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