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 9179196 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100863508 epoch_slot_no: 34708 block_no: 9179019 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 18916 time: 2023-08-19 07:23:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ea228c02dcb52fa8bf903af99df8a9cd664719fece6b5871d82a6c4b60226fBlock Operator
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