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 9179632 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100872734 epoch_slot_no: 43934 block_no: 9179455 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 51860 time: 2023-08-19 09:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99b3d383c701cb36e47f3ffc3d95c3465e6bfa3c68afe33c54f4593b596dffbBlock Operator
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