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 8261745 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81981041 epoch_slot_no: 160241 block_no: 8261568 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 40538 time: 2023-01-12 18:15:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2698195b40b265fe89aec82410c541e124395d7102fbe187e16fd243781a7bf4Block Operator
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