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 8456501 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86006236 epoch_slot_no: 297436 block_no: 8456324 slot_leader_id: 4913228 size: 38469 time: 2023-02-28 08:22:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5189b95b09469b83f526bcc16bb97d84f4ce8f3ce7b51a0ae32dd7ae16182aefBlock Operator
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