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 8701159 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 91040529 epoch_slot_no: 147729 block_no: 8700982 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 13791 time: 2023-04-27 14:47:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd277bdcdb136107022a6936b4f9b90f87de7eefffcdb38699c87aada401e8e10Block Operator
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