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 9179797 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100876516 epoch_slot_no: 47716 block_no: 9179620 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 21564 time: 2023-08-19 11:00:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b2be9acc7e9500c28189fc25b5aab18a35d5288d85487d590dc976409f2a2cBlock Operator
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