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 9522709 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107919833 epoch_slot_no: 179033 block_no: 9522532 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 29751 time: 2023-11-08 23:28:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297a8eb9d4ea5dcab4e4fb3f719df1083e37f0aa5727f435ed3b4262ef75b27bBlock Operator
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