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 8457800 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 86032462 epoch_slot_no: 323662 block_no: 8457623 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 84071 time: 2023-02-28 15:39:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a55693dd5d5a9bdcaf6e55483ca77ee2b68f6eeda612d0aa93341f8d38b72cBlock Operator
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