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 8453522 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85946772 epoch_slot_no: 237972 block_no: 8453345 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 9252 time: 2023-02-27 15:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bb474cbb517f592bd5b1a195701951e899f096508db44d43c4e76085618da72Block Operator
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