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 8165263 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 79997604 epoch_slot_no: 336804 block_no: 8165086 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 88017 time: 2022-12-20 19:18:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6afdc5dee0db31c2bc3e2e48db74cd0509b584fe1cfab619abafa4a3dd65533bBlock Operator
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