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 8817396 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 93417222 epoch_slot_no: 364422 block_no: 8817219 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 3761 time: 2023-05-25 02:58:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8a3f89b9133d72616e481d20ec1541eb2e99a00ae024b0c0438f3f616417ebBlock Operator
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