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 9179973 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 100880132 epoch_slot_no: 51332 block_no: 9179796 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 88215 time: 2023-08-19 12:00:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe5faa5574d8d004f39a710810b16cbfca95095d92e91406a0c5964f19082f8eBlock Operator
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