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 9522542 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107916310 epoch_slot_no: 175510 block_no: 9522365 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 15385 time: 2023-11-08 22:30:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a693cccbdb85d4f0a9450c6ef4b88116bbaa8adf3182c0aaac2284ef0181979Block Operator
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