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 9548126 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 108438268 epoch_slot_no: 265468 block_no: 9547949 slot_leader_id: 9351505 size: 33737 time: 2023-11-14 23:29:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe771316a21af83f093554fd1f32dd90fb7a46844c7614a362733e13128041378Block Operator
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