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 8702327 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91064528 epoch_slot_no: 171728 block_no: 8702150 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 61420 time: 2023-04-27 21:26:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22dfaf626bc82847f92e2fb9e895b523140a80edfe6ae0a5cf80c2b03086bfa0Block Operator
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