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 8161601 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 79923072 epoch_slot_no: 262272 block_no: 8161424 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 58065 time: 2022-12-19 22:36:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1949f9e48b1f15406ebb9263ce4c39ab46a40ed351103160bfd444053afe94e9Block Operator
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