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 8701903 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 91055808 epoch_slot_no: 163008 block_no: 8701726 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 33928 time: 2023-04-27 19:01:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ff703c56a4f443d1a57404e4f15c353e8cfc4ba5d5e566921cbfac83161b75Block Operator
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