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 8161428 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79919716 epoch_slot_no: 258916 block_no: 8161251 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 35774 time: 2022-12-19 21:40:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b061868afe5538883826da8a8108eaa152ef0a9bc4fbd67ae22b8ad09e4a40Block Operator
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