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 8459394 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 86065183 epoch_slot_no: 356383 block_no: 8459217 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 81008 time: 2023-03-01 00:44:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef2c5dd971c662373838128bf53db90d413eb5befc1e3d013f2c2b849012794Block Operator
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