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 9179478 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100869473 epoch_slot_no: 40673 block_no: 9179301 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 47777 time: 2023-08-19 09:02:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6aafddc46490164706d3c34752d2a0aa860ab4d5620643dd1c80fbc07c726eBlock Operator
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