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 8454427 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 85965262 epoch_slot_no: 256462 block_no: 8454250 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 61995 time: 2023-02-27 20:59:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a975df4481fdafb08a760c485c4dbceda3e5551dda08eefb9ee8e74e3c23c14Block Operator
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