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 9179453 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100868961 epoch_slot_no: 40161 block_no: 9179276 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 7971 time: 2023-08-19 08:54:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b3cf39a2dfcce0350140d8feb69c914fc633c0a7a6e8f7563fd0f54ec25eb9dBlock Operator
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