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 9180262 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 100886160 epoch_slot_no: 57360 block_no: 9180085 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 60787 time: 2023-08-19 13:40:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2917a8f5357419b9f1166222637b09fa269cfe7effe13e04cedad171a26ee5Block Operator
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