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 8261275 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 81971801
epoch_slot_no: 151001
block_no: 8261098
slot_leader_id: 4576802
size: 25809
time: 2023-01-12 15:41:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x84d92cc2de7c38283d9712044e63d702dfa3e2fc843ed8478caff1c8693cc869
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13