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 8458399 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 86045118 epoch_slot_no: 336318 block_no: 8458222 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88521 time: 2023-02-28 19:10:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc87d3d5a19d48e638e60436f66eb76166bf606f828f4d1b5afb5124cc2a63fBlock Operator
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