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 9521943 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107903615 epoch_slot_no: 162815 block_no: 9521766 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 45441 time: 2023-11-08 18:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a92076d2ef3b2f2551d4e7e05a221fa266a5bcbf06e77079bd5db70d5a9983Block Operator
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