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 8453484 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 85945860 epoch_slot_no: 237060 block_no: 8453307 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 34475 time: 2023-02-27 15:35:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29d5e65c45fb4ccbed60c622f30a5a7885111b79da3fc5b83cb240588f36d14Block Operator
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