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 8455827 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 85993778 epoch_slot_no: 284978 block_no: 8455650 slot_leader_id: 4648825 size: 45094 time: 2023-02-28 04:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a60cec94f1bde00046e961c9a197ec71635536c01e406d4f201e2d72ca6baaeBlock Operator
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