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 9110280 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99451248 epoch_slot_no: 350448 block_no: 9110103 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 38573 time: 2023-08-02 23:05:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df939cabcb6c525d570d36415e0c6f3e64942934086a1d59b5fc37a0054e442Block Operator
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