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 8262101 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 81988382 epoch_slot_no: 167582 block_no: 8261924 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 87527 time: 2023-01-12 20:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81694e163051a1c8097e147f0bcc491076d1a4c0e82f3c5281b5a515f045dbbfBlock Operator
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