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 9110849 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99462367 epoch_slot_no: 361567 block_no: 9110672 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 33479 time: 2023-08-03 02:10:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8dd19d986b859e7ca09ac2f28a393d684c80d6216bfcfe11ad296abaa900500Block Operator
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