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 8458306 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86042801 epoch_slot_no: 334001 block_no: 8458129 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 8960 time: 2023-02-28 18:31:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fb823b45e11b42991c2573b6fec4850da84e43ac1c928a68bff817bd06f0b02Block Operator
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