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 9179416 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100868039 epoch_slot_no: 39239 block_no: 9179239 slot_leader_id: 8925504 size: 35491 time: 2023-08-19 08:38:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005f3f8f7e8cd7f06bffe52b7327bba3c0996ac93bead4a7c2be22b5d3da8b24Block Operator
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