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 8162535 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 79942393 epoch_slot_no: 281593 block_no: 8162358 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 47269 time: 2022-12-20 03:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4338e6d190226f04979a5c1c472eef28029d1ec613171e9cd2b4b52e69c17aaBlock Operator
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