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 9522202 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107909527 epoch_slot_no: 168727 block_no: 9522025 slot_leader_id: 8526618 size: 51687 time: 2023-11-08 20:36:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a29e1061397ba40517ffeb80288b5b3404ebf9b60a57fb48f0a4c00594f8a1Block Operator
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