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 9178705 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100854126 epoch_slot_no: 25326 block_no: 9178528 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 4385 time: 2023-08-19 04:46:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eaa5cd14d20d6cb8aba93a0e8e8b32fc81aa26ebec3162c687f175bd983bc96Block Operator
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