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 8261573 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81977802 epoch_slot_no: 157002 block_no: 8261396 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 63649 time: 2023-01-12 17:21:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64937c8a1c7eaaa5bfc5279b0f6746c6ed0b958226bc7c62a3f8e9b171718c56Block Operator
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