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 9180230 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100885543 epoch_slot_no: 56743 block_no: 9180053 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 15840 time: 2023-08-19 13:30:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02be1807074ad255687a31534d94b8eb30db55c23859dd85e137306830b79381Block Operator
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