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 9518948 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107842580 epoch_slot_no: 101780 block_no: 9518771 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 36547 time: 2023-11-08 02:01:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3854d6d73a2eb109811de0b4f1cd0ca3f02c0abd53a08298a9a7af029e6aac3Block Operator
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