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 9179292 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100865255 epoch_slot_no: 36455 block_no: 9179115 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 42768 time: 2023-08-19 07:52:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba731b39b6ed4a187ab07dbad2dd26e9616de04481b1a6d0cc38bc9af46111efBlock Operator
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