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 8160765 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 79906270 epoch_slot_no: 245470 block_no: 8160588 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 86434 time: 2022-12-19 17:56:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a1101086b0f12ee4ef6a216a76dd77052300a52470785af65192fc4a352af81Block Operator
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