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 8459765 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 86072554 epoch_slot_no: 363754 block_no: 8459588 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 66503 time: 2023-03-01 02:47:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce096f00adee060a3bc34b8b394b77a93f64a93b4a96b978018ad9122a61e47fBlock Operator
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