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 9179374 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100867039 epoch_slot_no: 38239 block_no: 9179197 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 29819 time: 2023-08-19 08:22:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a731882f3a045efdf9c21a6556ee7d80034f1af70d86f9a8946be4b966a6ad4Block Operator
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