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 8160262 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 79895650 epoch_slot_no: 234850 block_no: 8160085 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 34729 time: 2022-12-19 14:59:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1583f9d7fc87b71efa9fbd40759da51e3614b973c8ef46cab69e0563f3bafbddBlock Operator
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