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 8462156 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86121439 epoch_slot_no: 412639 block_no: 8461979 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 86677 time: 2023-03-01 16:22:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8918200cd8b1b54b5e5551cd16a7990df6b5a3d0b22ab36188e1fa7c45e2638fBlock Operator
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