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 9521924 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107903273 epoch_slot_no: 162473 block_no: 9521747 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 36640 time: 2023-11-08 18:52:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6510c5149f4cd7c15da10a483b812b9f9f638efe7aa0c07fa23b949c61522b13Block Operator
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