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 8454692 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 85970881 epoch_slot_no: 262081 block_no: 8454515 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 70606 time: 2023-02-27 22:32:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ee35c17608bc5a360a0e8cb8fab21f2d1bfa55c53e3c395601ea6ced2d22cf8Block Operator
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