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 8702767 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 91073626 epoch_slot_no: 180826 block_no: 8702590 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 5026 time: 2023-04-27 23:58:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b6962c1755c322bfd700914f76fa1f1e5359cf5e23fc2069567751f9fec2d6Block Operator
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