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 8247127 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81680879 epoch_slot_no: 292079 block_no: 8246950 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 6500 time: 2023-01-09 06:52:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637a55f6251b68071d32d3c4af4a618e5faf39a1b9863a93fd79887119e837b5Block Operator
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