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 8617902 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 89323121 epoch_slot_no: 158321 block_no: 8617725 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 69574 time: 2023-04-07 17:43:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07e982f8f167833886aad6acb9961a0f7a24d409ede8aaa675f01fa077668baBlock Operator
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