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 9179037 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100860369 epoch_slot_no: 31569 block_no: 9178860 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 4798 time: 2023-08-19 06:31:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315c8ce9ca47caa59fda6a0d155a75b013d799d07fabba4de190b56ca08baf1cBlock Operator
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