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 9548000 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 108435774 epoch_slot_no: 262974 block_no: 9547823 slot_leader_id: 8925504 size: 87815 time: 2023-11-14 22:47:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e83b3ca079760d3949c704b6deb6fa7e235f5b58c6488c5cb3d80befb4199aeBlock Operator
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