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 9180734 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100895877 epoch_slot_no: 67077 block_no: 9180557 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 15873 time: 2023-08-19 16:22:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9167114844a1acbf9fadb6d7bcfd75e00e337f9d71dab8bf18e6b879e2592e97Block Operator
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