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 8456608 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86008722 epoch_slot_no: 299922 block_no: 8456431 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 61732 time: 2023-02-28 09:03:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194e211842a0426658a090a12d02129b7faf38bdbfc481e7632ba90186b6c5b8Block Operator
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