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 9178626 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100852758 epoch_slot_no: 23958 block_no: 9178449 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 44503 time: 2023-08-19 04:24:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412e654e2b298f89ea93977755782d44ec72e7e596befba03d03e9eef6e3ac1bBlock Operator
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