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 8162575 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 79943236 epoch_slot_no: 282436 block_no: 8162398 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 1469 time: 2022-12-20 04:12:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd691e3314d2c6e6f7a6335d191347704ba0a50607c2d85314ad13c16a4cbfa20Block Operator
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