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 9180789 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100897258 epoch_slot_no: 68458 block_no: 9180612 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 19466 time: 2023-08-19 16:45:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767285e5fd969d1b0fb73347a24675958ef804832029381cea0727831868d654Block Operator
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