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 9548578 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108447503 epoch_slot_no: 274703 block_no: 9548401 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 6677 time: 2023-11-15 02:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7770d6d35365cf4462f6615008bec0e06370f91eb0353f0ca8f81393f8fb36bBlock Operator
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