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 9178817 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100856325 epoch_slot_no: 27525 block_no: 9178640 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 23327 time: 2023-08-19 05:23:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54173ef074a7f3f38ac5412a731078cd3c1a64fc51f7ebeb53ef2debf5dec1c5Block Operator
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