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 8161211 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79914861 epoch_slot_no: 254061 block_no: 8161034 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 33495 time: 2022-12-19 20:19:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcda581ad775e5b4e394c3afd5d5ce8393cbf7d9e04025b91805bf89ae07dc44Block Operator
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