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 9178609 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100852242 epoch_slot_no: 23442 block_no: 9178432 slot_leader_id: 8864884 size: 19847 time: 2023-08-19 04:15:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbdf6395e08ba78fe50bf7b0eae8dcabd8ee34a60fa81f6f34aa88b841c72d9Block Operator
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