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 8161743 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 79926093 epoch_slot_no: 265293 block_no: 8161566 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 67309 time: 2022-12-19 23:26:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5180f90afe56a0010db2e77aa46c09c5e7bd766134d87eff3f117d2195c719Block Operator
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