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 8450807 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 85891376 epoch_slot_no: 182576 block_no: 8450630 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 1739 time: 2023-02-27 00:27:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3ec4931ed8931d41bd8f9bca009c9277d7d38d9f638b7478ce2c7364c98b54Block Operator
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