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 9178757 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100855201 epoch_slot_no: 26401 block_no: 9178580 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 9185 time: 2023-08-19 05:04:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f5df84acc6cae0bf346932ec6095c49916ba028c0f286fb9e0adf6d81ff05fBlock Operator
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