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 8127537 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79224058 epoch_slot_no: 427258 block_no: 8127360 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 32851 time: 2022-12-11 20:25:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf275003ff4cc89e751e15e2d9fe79760dcf5979a59e246eb3e113532aecae275Block Operator
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