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 8160682 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 79904365 epoch_slot_no: 243565 block_no: 8160505 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 76741 time: 2022-12-19 17:24:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02d0d99bb04d313a46d5130fd5651ea5a06d829fd481d023092b4b123ff8f23fBlock Operator
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