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 9547674 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108429461 epoch_slot_no: 256661 block_no: 9547497 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 48209 time: 2023-11-14 21:02:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf96d283c5e9eb5967b669febeedb3b0bc27bc74308971a349033b562ec1d8c37Block Operator
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