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 9547001 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108416287 epoch_slot_no: 243487 block_no: 9546824 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 45359 time: 2023-11-14 17:22:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fb482ca64290cf0ee6148b563cbccc59b5637ca6f083b96dcef694da6f34377Block Operator
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