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 8458273 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 86042123 epoch_slot_no: 333323 block_no: 8458096 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 88016 time: 2023-02-28 18:20:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c140522793d3d6dc1be39f516a24baa85c8e4f8dd94cb07f482fa0c20f1214bBlock Operator
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