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 9622499 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 109967051 epoch_slot_no: 66251 block_no: 9622322 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 640 time: 2023-12-02 16:09:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30718d50e5c462ccbeda93d605019e8e69261998547c3df8b99ad8120393b37aBlock Operator
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