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 9179599 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100872115 epoch_slot_no: 43315 block_no: 9179422 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 59814 time: 2023-08-19 09:46:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ea43dea6378fe0b23dfb291a7bd3afaafc6aa99b05482119cd7c18f861168abBlock Operator
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