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 9179875 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100878049 epoch_slot_no: 49249 block_no: 9179698 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 45396 time: 2023-08-19 11:25:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7ca17a286d9775076e72a395e0059b868b3803740f0f530b4cf83ff21432a7eBlock Operator
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