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 8161585 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79922697 epoch_slot_no: 261897 block_no: 8161408 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 76974 time: 2022-12-19 22:29:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x263d36b72935d60a8e873df8382d31402e76912f6060a08364b3fa550e56e11eBlock Operator
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