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 8261407 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 81974289 epoch_slot_no: 153489 block_no: 8261230 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 81221 time: 2023-01-12 16:23:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65498975080dfc2f78aaa1ae2aec802386a9d79bf7ff1bb1d484b27453a837a6Block Operator
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