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 8451034 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85896172 epoch_slot_no: 187372 block_no: 8450857 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 10475 time: 2023-02-27 01:47:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4d522a83b19fa5d836213e75b7afbf1ea42cdcf45a26f22fbc0f1c5f24ba7bBlock Operator
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