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 8817510 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 93419522 epoch_slot_no: 366722 block_no: 8817333 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 27772 time: 2023-05-25 03:36:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1776c3e236166b8c1ab7ac599b026ffc33a89f3c503f1e23fb11d8bcc4ae7a6aBlock Operator
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