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 9548994 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108456493 epoch_slot_no: 283693 block_no: 9548817 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 45711 time: 2023-11-15 04:33:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821c53daf67b70feb69a5f4d5b19cc525c2e0ab1b8e8b22564280ca9bb708413Block Operator
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