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 8451966 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 85915050 epoch_slot_no: 206250 block_no: 8451789 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 58981 time: 2023-02-27 07:02:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd57ce804f8aeae047360eb1a5515a7652962b45ec37df2d3255851d9291f144Block Operator
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