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 8162702 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 79945472 epoch_slot_no: 284672 block_no: 8162525 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 28470 time: 2022-12-20 04:49:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb94c02cb42ad9f9e67c3faf0ae5cb07571df7cbbfa6d2954ce226db52055834bBlock Operator
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