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 8161522 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 79921483 epoch_slot_no: 260683 block_no: 8161345 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 87572 time: 2022-12-19 22:09:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291603bef5362782f95a7934df3b5f6fe24db8d8d90936328f98792a65effa91Block Operator
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