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 9549689 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108470742 epoch_slot_no: 297942 block_no: 9549512 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 3084 time: 2023-11-15 08:30:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31647e08e5353cb936a8e6a67c56d54049e3e2326e6ea8380528e9fa1fd986faBlock Operator
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