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 9179674 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100873751 epoch_slot_no: 44951 block_no: 9179497 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 36344 time: 2023-08-19 10:14:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3eba80c8d6a338c299b57f31c5cb5d4a7403b6392ecce821d3ad73abfa06266Block Operator
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