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 8261792 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81981996 epoch_slot_no: 161196 block_no: 8261615 slot_leader_id: 5393947 size: 62795 time: 2023-01-12 18:31:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8059828dbb46309f6a73e0afde4fc97d590e4f1eb57a8f7fb11b2de601f224c7Block Operator
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