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 9522556 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107916478 epoch_slot_no: 175678 block_no: 9522379 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 43094 time: 2023-11-08 22:32:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa345c1f540d90c1c939b861055f3f61e529aa6a01a0400dd6c9ff57a36b5b9ecBlock Operator
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