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 8427270 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 85411180 epoch_slot_no: 134380 block_no: 8427093 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 38981 time: 2023-02-21 11:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67495e37a2fd32c4b12379dea9844b6221f6038292a481e2e657f75469de0586Block Operator
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