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 9522149 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107908316 epoch_slot_no: 167516 block_no: 9521972 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 33344 time: 2023-11-08 20:16:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2ce52df9ab73c9983eab5d61cac3751376f2c1ac757bd201c91ea4cb4b14bf3Block Operator
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