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 8817864 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 93426867 epoch_slot_no: 374067 block_no: 8817687 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 314 time: 2023-05-25 05:39:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x596885115ebd3925eb0ecbdeffc9e2f44b9f1bc7aaa26cfdb7ccedfec8fabe51Block Operator
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