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 8452114 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 85917890 epoch_slot_no: 209090 block_no: 8451937 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 4707 time: 2023-02-27 07:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b4b1bc51dd982fccf4c276fdfa55c9abfc9b7b1f7d58f2b97cfd1baa643201Block Operator
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