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 9522091 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107906978 epoch_slot_no: 166178 block_no: 9521914 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 27207 time: 2023-11-08 19:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b58d742d31b8122872c358f6a7de0f4c9843b0db791fba264bd1c19270675e7Block Operator
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