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 8161205 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79914687 epoch_slot_no: 253887 block_no: 8161028 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 39854 time: 2022-12-19 20:16:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf60a927d4ddf83f48544aa9f1820b90d1e77e954c49f720932b2ed3010c7f9cdBlock Operator
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