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 8461690 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86112081 epoch_slot_no: 403281 block_no: 8461513 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 58121 time: 2023-03-01 13:46:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a01828fc0d965a07d6dc2bb021cff1b85da82fbd67988e8204f921b4926f54Block Operator
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