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 8980116 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 96773226 epoch_slot_no: 264426 block_no: 8979939 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 69373 time: 2023-07-02 23:11:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68b1fd2e7182f1467af4e8c46dd738aa4b77583122f0a8c85255903691dd9ef0Block Operator
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