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 8457040 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 86018069 epoch_slot_no: 309269 block_no: 8456863 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 42554 time: 2023-02-28 11:39:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01ab0fe043e53cd3411b44aa22b065bd5d0d68559a7fb5a511f16f827b69eb6aBlock Operator
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