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 8701098 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91039487 epoch_slot_no: 146687 block_no: 8700921 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 17213 time: 2023-04-27 14:29:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2606c7a7ea28111dd4a1f8778b9b61aff6ff3e429bf15d31dde8f8f039ca2b8Block Operator
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