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 8162606 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79943636 epoch_slot_no: 282836 block_no: 8162429 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 30115 time: 2022-12-20 04:18:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25cd499651569c38a3ff99e0123cd8a475fd5552e6800f8a36da2b419800e1efBlock Operator
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