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 8163053 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 79953495 epoch_slot_no: 292695 block_no: 8162876 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 88217 time: 2022-12-20 07:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6cdea030cbcc674547779f4cd419c0510049943e1370ad08d5a8e6bb9cc949aBlock Operator
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