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 9179565 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100871274 epoch_slot_no: 42474 block_no: 9179388 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 34917 time: 2023-08-19 09:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf300ac84fa87c062356a46d380c75a9fe131816601ae0f84a9a7e21e19e7bc1Block Operator
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