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 8163052 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 79953450 epoch_slot_no: 292650 block_no: 8162875 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 85189 time: 2022-12-20 07:02:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d74fb49ba095979ac7e0cd0d042e897c276536b58ed04113f77460de274cb60Block Operator
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