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 9182212 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100927550 epoch_slot_no: 98750 block_no: 9182035 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 57390 time: 2023-08-20 01:10:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9158a5e76322cb31f1a9930c7a8301932dede5c882918ab769c467d3b9be55d1Block Operator
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