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 8457157 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86020563 epoch_slot_no: 311763 block_no: 8456980 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 37885 time: 2023-02-28 12:20:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa45af8333eeb5464f501a3a6ed59fe7cb24485fb30da84c91e5a719c0d889406Block Operator
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