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 8163150 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79955789 epoch_slot_no: 294989 block_no: 8162973 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 46202 time: 2022-12-20 07:41:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7fced1712971eb26bdab232160de7664c857932d1cd18e9a336cd7d5141592aBlock Operator
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