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 8456390 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86004035 epoch_slot_no: 295235 block_no: 8456213 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 9693 time: 2023-02-28 07:45:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2308f2134ba02488796a60797824f5ecbd36464c18b24068b8c73032bd56054dBlock Operator
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