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 9178611 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100852355 epoch_slot_no: 23555 block_no: 9178434 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 63484 time: 2023-08-19 04:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d44ae84c603c2868ccc6001f010f6d869dcdcaf432ee8f731a9d3df5a741a1Block Operator
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