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 9178601 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100851973 epoch_slot_no: 23173 block_no: 9178424 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 61482 time: 2023-08-19 04:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9b89cb1d125bbf427c45d782484be30a3add8201de5a7181171f97206b30b0Block Operator
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