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 8160880 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79908513 epoch_slot_no: 247713 block_no: 8160703 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 14557 time: 2022-12-19 18:33:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6de7586530136128b3c2ed55f0b8cae64cc3c704337b7c9f56c5dbaa7df3072Block Operator
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