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 9179897 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100878613 epoch_slot_no: 49813 block_no: 9179720 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 28593 time: 2023-08-19 11:35:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d11194e751c9c5a2139e70e07ee69d20b6ac0aa35521b898efddc91f06ffb01Block Operator
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