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 8162698 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 79945430 epoch_slot_no: 284630 block_no: 8162521 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 85741 time: 2022-12-20 04:48:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322032246097d2eb365d71ff0f232c24778c865e92f2ee4a9c9b937ca29b86c6Block Operator
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