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 8817717 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 93423922 epoch_slot_no: 371122 block_no: 8817540 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 73574 time: 2023-05-25 04:50:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23fc528dac84a23231341e5a8840cabf226cc17ba7ac92eed56fa67185f9b7fBlock Operator
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