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 8160785 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 79906673 epoch_slot_no: 245873 block_no: 8160608 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 35488 time: 2022-12-19 18:02:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6564c6d2eccfc7bfd07de2f0f535434b42dfa4d3a4bfed2a6849017639baccbaBlock Operator
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