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 8161558 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79922155 epoch_slot_no: 261355 block_no: 8161381 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 39104 time: 2022-12-19 22:20:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a93508041bdf77ce4f52043fe2abb1c88db30224c8a2ec79e85ac36ddd60eeBlock Operator
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