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 9548552 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108447000 epoch_slot_no: 274200 block_no: 9548375 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 51788 time: 2023-11-15 01:54:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79f8b17677abc319aa3a876c7db9fa81da0dc2098bc551536541339496f0d5fBlock Operator
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