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 8459537 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86068164 epoch_slot_no: 359364 block_no: 8459360 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 85620 time: 2023-03-01 01:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda1f5831854fe314dcfbd4baa942bf2ee9077288d6d59f284400e6c8acaa9c8Block Operator
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