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 8457174 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86021025 epoch_slot_no: 312225 block_no: 8456997 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 5474 time: 2023-02-28 12:28:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53cd94a0f2782a3917808c5409a2963275922cac4b9bb7694065e5e97c62761cBlock Operator
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