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 8617977 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89324861 epoch_slot_no: 160061 block_no: 8617800 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 82568 time: 2023-04-07 18:12:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x229316138ece9d39c1012a9d34e3240cf24bf94c2e76328079e3a00af989c00aBlock Operator
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