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 9180576 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100892823 epoch_slot_no: 64023 block_no: 9180399 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 15482 time: 2023-08-19 15:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcee3dceeb03ba8559552a26b3cb824ec85e530c5540953714242edf1d6c0eb0Block Operator
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