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 8453861 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 85953613 epoch_slot_no: 244813 block_no: 8453684 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 28541 time: 2023-02-27 17:45:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec21ebaab97c0e269740b57c3c10da2412b4ea7f60341e82895d69a3115618e1Block Operator
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