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 8701215 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 91041704 epoch_slot_no: 148904 block_no: 8701038 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 1773 time: 2023-04-27 15:06:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb14efd13b9214adbd1c799bdd59d10689c2c8e1fc0b96e83bdd3d8ae217283Block Operator
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