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 8161222 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79915051 epoch_slot_no: 254251 block_no: 8161045 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 17240 time: 2022-12-19 20:22:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafa42894c95a53855a98b6ee3c058d4e1817779a6f6abda2fd65c027af0191f7Block Operator
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