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 9522167 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107908695 epoch_slot_no: 167895 block_no: 9521990 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 23859 time: 2023-11-08 20:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa79718802df3ff429695add264d9843ab7d12106da3b6c3f9c0bb710e9cce5bbBlock Operator
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