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 8459053 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86058034 epoch_slot_no: 349234 block_no: 8458876 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 38868 time: 2023-02-28 22:45:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa22c337554a0d536836714386bf21281451ece7420849630998f41f2646f2b08Block Operator
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