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 9178445 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100849041 epoch_slot_no: 20241 block_no: 9178268 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 34761 time: 2023-08-19 03:22:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00af31ba6d7121e0d5cca822a04d19fcef8737f27a8400886ee16e826d44fe36Block Operator
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