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 8161446 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79920112 epoch_slot_no: 259312 block_no: 8161269 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 5196 time: 2022-12-19 21:46:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f8f2f90fd66897697c341729e5b3638f952f6a60d227f8703a5e26aa04d0feBlock Operator
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