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 9178451 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100849174 epoch_slot_no: 20374 block_no: 9178274 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 27854 time: 2023-08-19 03:24:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8998902f0b838fb29b1ed7241a8f259e430cf2cb214a59a70a0a17265b47f4eBlock Operator
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