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 8454668 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85970342 epoch_slot_no: 261542 block_no: 8454491 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 20005 time: 2023-02-27 22:23:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7037937460eda5eb7084b7631a30142ab362a99564d171c67b37b27d329a5b56Block Operator
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