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 8161184 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79914192 epoch_slot_no: 253392 block_no: 8161007 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 34357 time: 2022-12-19 20:08:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee85f268dd7b5a8051ec2b2f4e23bf3247f0856bc5239e10551be07a8b0f42fbBlock Operator
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