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 8455387 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 85984914 epoch_slot_no: 276114 block_no: 8455210 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 62407 time: 2023-02-28 02:26:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6e42ad0d7a465f692e4a99cc75558a6d075c1ef0adedba145cd80397b283ab4Block Operator
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