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 9110927 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 99464031 epoch_slot_no: 363231 block_no: 9110750 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 31129 time: 2023-08-03 02:38:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7ae00c7159af22c5a2a902c2c527d547b88e0523a06ac216bc3629768f7cb1Block Operator
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