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 9178607 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100852178 epoch_slot_no: 23378 block_no: 9178430 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 44373 time: 2023-08-19 04:14:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8817d31e2a44eb4b305a63641b3a9e63b4f118f5313a10c262c4f9141a6294eaBlock Operator
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