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 9180466 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100890517 epoch_slot_no: 61717 block_no: 9180289 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 28407 time: 2023-08-19 14:53:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda580c2b83a6c17258fcb59f0cd6795b80ecb415869dbf74ec0e6de8cf4cfa38Block Operator
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