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 8817237 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 93413881 epoch_slot_no: 361081 block_no: 8817060 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 84564 time: 2023-05-25 02:02:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd77c7647b4a7047b15389d4f387eef154a521e5c5a91c2cf9126d9ea33897104Block Operator
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