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 8251190 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81765806 epoch_slot_no: 377006 block_no: 8251013 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 17054 time: 2023-01-10 06:28:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1939ad0047152fd64f17bc4d28cbd3c160054daa5e9be3df3c0ea66da0318a43Block Operator
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