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 8187631 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80459507 epoch_slot_no: 366707 block_no: 8187454 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 6481 time: 2022-12-26 03:36:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab6a042899ad58fa8efdc85a078e0b3ab04fde3afaac9c901670a15be451cb8Block Operator
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