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 8454156 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 85959873 epoch_slot_no: 251073 block_no: 8453979 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 38570 time: 2023-02-27 19:29:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac048f61aa2e5b19a0d622bff9e612255000423acfd076048fccc5dd68a8c4c7Block Operator
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