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 9110531 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99456119 epoch_slot_no: 355319 block_no: 9110354 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 20293 time: 2023-08-03 00:26:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c8abd9fcdb28f7241fb921f04b91e5b774bdda97dc754a7ee9914fffe27368eBlock Operator
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