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 8456003 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 85997037 epoch_slot_no: 288237 block_no: 8455826 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 59384 time: 2023-02-28 05:48:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe762a2a098feb7c49517dd6162a8c8dbb55e817673cd0ff4d26ff8822e0a4f9aBlock Operator
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