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 9522573 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107916848 epoch_slot_no: 176048 block_no: 9522396 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 11180 time: 2023-11-08 22:38:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a6f35eef3ca5ae2646f276cb9d3e2681f3eb9d6ec426d5aa6941ead1d1320cBlock Operator
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