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 8458690 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86051296 epoch_slot_no: 342496 block_no: 8458513 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 84795 time: 2023-02-28 20:53:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943200a1bff19171a5d5643071c7f76e961ec5e4bb60197ec27f22b52fe33959Block Operator
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