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 8458548 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 86048453 epoch_slot_no: 339653 block_no: 8458371 slot_leader_id: 7107380 size: 52547 time: 2023-02-28 20:05:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85da86fe07ec7877757b32713e03347aef1df83abd531793673d4ac1ed79ce10Block Operator
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