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 8700351 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91024943 epoch_slot_no: 132143 block_no: 8700174 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 34900 time: 2023-04-27 10:27:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99487c89cc82b2aa0166c60200ef002bc3bbb3065e9df4b99bdbde7e4d8efaeaBlock Operator
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