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 8458500 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 86047423 epoch_slot_no: 338623 block_no: 8458323 slot_leader_id: 8214627 size: 25031 time: 2023-02-28 19:48:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390678df6aca6e8a002707e07c232ceb32077e3ef748dbf2ddcc331e845f4b3dBlock Operator
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