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 8700051 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91018710 epoch_slot_no: 125910 block_no: 8699874 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 25452 time: 2023-04-27 08:43:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb78b46595b706048e8daa29b81b084e562ae02954e9432a2152418b655e28fBlock Operator
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