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 8162404 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79939562 epoch_slot_no: 278762 block_no: 8162227 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 20461 time: 2022-12-20 03:10:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dd519b2fd42fd3398fd0aef9c2eeeb029a5ae388f8e9ac46fc2b6a7efe0086Block Operator
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