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 9548836 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108453180 epoch_slot_no: 280380 block_no: 9548659 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 40225 time: 2023-11-15 03:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d25c4ee0d8589f5a451c54e639371adba69b183ad7bf3d5ff26f384f3cf1fe4Block Operator
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