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 9179683 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100873975 epoch_slot_no: 45175 block_no: 9179506 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 11245 time: 2023-08-19 10:17:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf5382bf1f48a5e492723a82375dea3abf3c1ed9b43e92544394b3d7cf530e1Block Operator
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