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 8817402 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93417388 epoch_slot_no: 364588 block_no: 8817225 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 23425 time: 2023-05-25 03:01:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x916aa41aa0fdf6b941e9e33e2c016d74f6b309b9877aea0dcaebe5c96dd754a2Block Operator
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