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 9179577 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100871472 epoch_slot_no: 42672 block_no: 9179400 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 25470 time: 2023-08-19 09:36:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9422e876b99f6ed8d51cdadf1f47a573de8c31ddffc97f604ebdad8e6aafb531Block Operator
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