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 9179417 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100868097 epoch_slot_no: 39297 block_no: 9179240 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 36887 time: 2023-08-19 08:39:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb646ce5930984ff3afa83c2291930492a4c15395224136a12463d14fe2a842Block Operator
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