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 9179447 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100868772 epoch_slot_no: 39972 block_no: 9179270 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 57598 time: 2023-08-19 08:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2598731ceb1b09349d508704934e436c37a1bd25864578fd2752e7bafac278Block Operator
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