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 8261536 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81976977 epoch_slot_no: 156177 block_no: 8261359 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 71370 time: 2023-01-12 17:07:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f698e4219097630865da5608cc68ba2235accaaf1c862c079039242aa741517Block Operator
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