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 8162978 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79951656 epoch_slot_no: 290856 block_no: 8162801 slot_leader_id: 4559683 size: 34251 time: 2022-12-20 06:32:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x794a6ad8b4f52adbeaa779fc4f64b7527c894881663af9e0e7582d509744fc7aBlock Operator
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