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 9179052 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100860634 epoch_slot_no: 31834 block_no: 9178875 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 3767 time: 2023-08-19 06:35:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16acf0d6821c0c6b1c01706a07faa06eb5f9aa3ba2d1c33e177a7baaf554dc0Block Operator
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