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 8980031 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96771491 epoch_slot_no: 262691 block_no: 8979854 slot_leader_id: 8929631 size: 3199 time: 2023-07-02 22:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ccba0aaf3ef8a4d1829d3b6039475cb652f6c2e5108bacec35d495a3ecad22Block Operator
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