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 8820317 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 93477521 epoch_slot_no: 424721 block_no: 8820140 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 3790 time: 2023-05-25 19:43:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fc64a6cb7e2d45090dea8104499dece74be19553dbde5ec07e74e4f40f8a0cBlock Operator
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