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 8702532 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 91068737 epoch_slot_no: 175937 block_no: 8702355 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 1938 time: 2023-04-27 22:37:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3dd8ed1b93df1c5d0be6d97e6fb26d7bd3c4f218ff4837174e11a320aae707aBlock Operator
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