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 8162371 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79938826 epoch_slot_no: 278026 block_no: 8162194 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 28690 time: 2022-12-20 02:58:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554595719d1369170d13dec78c3d86472d7c621e70fbe8de5440d97e43d43bd1Block Operator
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