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 9622500 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 109967077 epoch_slot_no: 66277 block_no: 9622323 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 86438 time: 2023-12-02 16:09:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0500080820bfb1cda46f12fcebf41b826312ae8c4e38e56c0465791ce7b6c855Block Operator
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