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 8147258 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79630375 epoch_slot_no: 401575 block_no: 8147081 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 15041 time: 2022-12-16 13:17:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ede52b4482c2e2b1523681aa435ea2c71f0c1cd5213b1bf8368a3f90f15a98Block Operator
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