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 8260689 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81959969 epoch_slot_no: 139169 block_no: 8260512 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 41671 time: 2023-01-12 12:24:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b140fd1a41888072337d4fce394d4759006a86b8e2b85e50b9245f1a8a70fdBlock Operator
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