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 8459156 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 86059960 epoch_slot_no: 351160 block_no: 8458979 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 44523 time: 2023-02-28 23:17:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc30ddf58597069c4f9f596b96279964d4d652316687dc31f6d6a058afb0ded7bBlock Operator
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