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 9110627 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 99458159 epoch_slot_no: 357359 block_no: 9110450 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86791 time: 2023-08-03 01:00:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dbbe24bce8542a3903101c9175002b34889f425c2755c562ba4ffa6055132b8Block Operator
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