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 8701458 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91046616 epoch_slot_no: 153816 block_no: 8701281 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 8048 time: 2023-04-27 16:28:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78bdef04216ee5850adac58ed378adf2913730ad3e2640d49113360930433ebbBlock Operator
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