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 8147376 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79632877 epoch_slot_no: 404077 block_no: 8147199 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 4512 time: 2022-12-16 13:59:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb56a5339308478df2a7868a04e4e874ef9fc0ca939f9fcac68113bb8748541dBlock Operator
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