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 8458085 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86038062 epoch_slot_no: 329262 block_no: 8457908 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 19813 time: 2023-02-28 17:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb9bf256a08442221b4b4762d9522f2a8e654a1c89a4f21e770b28ecc3b2fd28Block Operator
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