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 8980005 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96771050 epoch_slot_no: 262250 block_no: 8979828 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 14806 time: 2023-07-02 22:35:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16ddf8c42ad5c479959f4b4b7571b4425417b8c3304fcef97cdb08feaeffc58Block Operator
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