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 8817646 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93422337 epoch_slot_no: 369537 block_no: 8817469 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 36635 time: 2023-05-25 04:23:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f8c208d997fbd1e479b3e9e22eaa9c7aa49fd97f62fdb4b5ea54cbdd2eda48Block Operator
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