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 8261671 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81979770 epoch_slot_no: 158970 block_no: 8261494 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 27305 time: 2023-01-12 17:54:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58eda607522e0530cb679c41b7f3bd82da60944aeec44273aa886292c50245c2Block Operator
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