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 9549335 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 108463797 epoch_slot_no: 290997 block_no: 9549158 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 46736 time: 2023-11-15 06:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20253c32158e83251d4d6bf4684506348b2952f69991c8e588dda63e6d3aca28Block Operator
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