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 9548250 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 108440868 epoch_slot_no: 268068 block_no: 9548073 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 80421 time: 2023-11-15 00:12:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf39f0581633efacb3fc63687a15bd3954daed004a6796e77224ae838355a01f4Block Operator
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