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 8817800 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93425495 epoch_slot_no: 372695 block_no: 8817623 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 24642 time: 2023-05-25 05:16:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48244ec0178ad0580a927870d85787c2c2dccc5f1d6b144540cd8d7fac11863cBlock Operator
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