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 8261298 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81972374 epoch_slot_no: 151574 block_no: 8261121 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 56347 time: 2023-01-12 15:51:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf91f3b206dafa3941b02d9e1bc5dfeec1f5039204eafca692c679c8f40e3e86cBlock Operator
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