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 8162895 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 79949927 epoch_slot_no: 289127 block_no: 8162718 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 72898 time: 2022-12-20 06:03:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7182b7c965a0d6ac2348d826315cebbddb0d7e0dfc3e05ad667ed61349d13a7cBlock Operator
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