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 8161618 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 79923531 epoch_slot_no: 262731 block_no: 8161441 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 82024 time: 2022-12-19 22:43:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17346da2b117ef1c5e343b3f105b3e151a03827a862d8c8212fa21eb5df23243Block Operator
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