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 9548419 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108444379 epoch_slot_no: 271579 block_no: 9548242 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 16648 time: 2023-11-15 01:11:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4898aacd8640cbeefc1ce0f97e156e769d99f27d7cb647fa80893145ee69f962Block Operator
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