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 8459602 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 86069296 epoch_slot_no: 360496 block_no: 8459425 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 36395 time: 2023-03-01 01:53:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd722be7c42be78bbc3b756afd56aaa43a75a257165de059d12403f2c320eda89Block Operator
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