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 8261297 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81972371 epoch_slot_no: 151571 block_no: 8261120 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 87809 time: 2023-01-12 15:51:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584590b7273fe26693e5f8789080cbbb4bf6c5a94504eb5b4e384852bf3e0c64Block Operator
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