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 8458509 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 86047629 epoch_slot_no: 338829 block_no: 8458332 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 88197 time: 2023-02-28 19:52:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa32d70e4681137382cd2140d4da8f7b4083e9e19b7d33c247ae3051e470c4f58Block Operator
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