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 8980161 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96774284 epoch_slot_no: 265484 block_no: 8979984 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 41344 time: 2023-07-02 23:29:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e5b4a274a12ec983f896350a5a75b1d9019c80fbe683a562c2907b4292a092Block Operator
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