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 8162278 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 79936814 epoch_slot_no: 276014 block_no: 8162101 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 79385 time: 2022-12-20 02:25:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a45da24dd436fe28a4f3a43fa42b24d6cf8a8e667cf12d0b73e498e082e5f5Block Operator
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