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 9180056 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100882073 epoch_slot_no: 53273 block_no: 9179879 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 45449 time: 2023-08-19 12:32:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e39e84e6ebd401dc2dfac5f8a100137d24d7855e80209214584f417d552ed6Block Operator
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