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 8162788 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 79947753 epoch_slot_no: 286953 block_no: 8162611 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 15709 time: 2022-12-20 05:27:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e4ed2c6c099954bc8fc33bde84d97f7f0805a75a83ef1a040a6031cf48ba95Block Operator
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