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 8458708 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86051699 epoch_slot_no: 342899 block_no: 8458531 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 48982 time: 2023-02-28 20:59:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f4112d0ee20886674261bc7f37a24a4b869c49bf7513c42e8a03c52af1f56a0Block Operator
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