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 9178670 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100853518 epoch_slot_no: 24718 block_no: 9178493 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 42863 time: 2023-08-19 04:36:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x051226abcaf5161e1b67f950521ce8020ee50a9753adb91a1a793c9448129debBlock Operator
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