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 9622332 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 109963828 epoch_slot_no: 63028 block_no: 9622155 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 88358 time: 2023-12-02 15:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba2515954bc9055fd743b173da895e7438aa2d0c5e93f22a4d2dadba8e25abaBlock Operator
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