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 8817634 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93422146 epoch_slot_no: 369346 block_no: 8817457 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 41370 time: 2023-05-25 04:20:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd1521498c35eaba0a51c37ce7fa139290f18f2f42f2d0db241609936c58ca3Block Operator
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