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 9522547 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107916361 epoch_slot_no: 175561 block_no: 9522370 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 65429 time: 2023-11-08 22:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x020fd8da53d2eb79743fae3b108022deef07d7708438f824e299b324b0c9db5aBlock Operator
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