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 8817120 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 93411676 epoch_slot_no: 358876 block_no: 8816943 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 42545 time: 2023-05-25 01:26:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0dd64347fe42c57b882a9886fe2eec5d7ab3c2fbed77727f0509e4a0aa81940Block Operator
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