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 8701661 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 91050842 epoch_slot_no: 158042 block_no: 8701484 slot_leader_id: 4724779 size: 87867 time: 2023-04-27 17:38:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db0f48b395b8e66725d2be02e8ec9a3345b9b74468c75c28c352ae48df188f0Block Operator
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