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 9522177 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107908892 epoch_slot_no: 168092 block_no: 9522000 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 25847 time: 2023-11-08 20:26:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x591c3ed6d5ca4fd34d28852201910ed4d9a2a6a0cde557af61c4dc8adf16739eBlock Operator
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