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 9178843 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100856868 epoch_slot_no: 28068 block_no: 9178666 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 25614 time: 2023-08-19 05:32:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559db37815f534014d8cf195837530454fc98e9a62d6bf16578246c00fbe906fBlock Operator
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