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 8160254 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 79895489 epoch_slot_no: 234689 block_no: 8160077 slot_leader_id: 8157918 size: 85229 time: 2022-12-19 14:56:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ae8086890c68c2ac202578ab221c4305db1d02d156a82f7b2e7bba259552f1Block Operator
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