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 9546029 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108396846 epoch_slot_no: 224046 block_no: 9545852 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 26248 time: 2023-11-14 11:58:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5a3bfc2930f92f21cecd31ac06e8f86f196721f0260ffc1b6f5b78cc4bae32Block Operator
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