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 9110478 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99455069 epoch_slot_no: 354269 block_no: 9110301 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 26343 time: 2023-08-03 00:09:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39fa219bf4fd57a155f7f0a9098cf3c340836e7367dd3a9debcb8bf97156b4abBlock Operator
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