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 8261332 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 81972966
epoch_slot_no: 152166
block_no: 8261155
slot_leader_id: 4561122
size: 53289
time: 2023-01-12 16:00:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe181f235836817ca0d4ac52b7baf1104a6fc4107de065d9ac8f0e82008d8a89c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11