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 8261751 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81981110 epoch_slot_no: 160310 block_no: 8261574 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 12497 time: 2023-01-12 18:16:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c0e2704d49158e7640d861217bde06f84cadf5c14a7c9d40498955a844c88eBlock Operator
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