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 8457342 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86023882 epoch_slot_no: 315082 block_no: 8457165 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 43925 time: 2023-02-28 13:16:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06925ce17b1e90254f55b10a8fabc441935c72f40630303cbce47b34e65a0d50Block Operator
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