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 8160231 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79895040 epoch_slot_no: 234240 block_no: 8160054 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 26851 time: 2022-12-19 14:48:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad2bb8faa4a11af1374c66e9214feb1e837a2458fd6632798acb38cc9b09f288Block Operator
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