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 9179116 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100862000 epoch_slot_no: 33200 block_no: 9178939 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 31530 time: 2023-08-19 06:58:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3de3eb884c861ebf3dd87ba0e5dd0846c25c81a6333394dae9dace3995e61b4Block Operator
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