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 8160680 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79904290 epoch_slot_no: 243490 block_no: 8160503 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 11084 time: 2022-12-19 17:23:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe602b325a61810421fa91351aff24e13e30feeaa6fa914a0f885f45c180ba4e9Block Operator
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