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 9548755 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108451611 epoch_slot_no: 278811 block_no: 9548578 slot_leader_id: 5028068 size: 86099 time: 2023-11-15 03:11:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5eee6d2aea2c0dfb73b6b91fd66f2863f75509c634d745cf41a7f8ec51bd76Block Operator
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