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 9548040 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108436486 epoch_slot_no: 263686 block_no: 9547863 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 41110 time: 2023-11-14 22:59:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7d619ddf4297cf7eb9b0bfbc4849b826b7a7ce7b7455aace1245378df9ee3d9Block Operator
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