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 8980241 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96776080 epoch_slot_no: 267280 block_no: 8980064 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 87857 time: 2023-07-02 23:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba1d6880e01da6e358168f91e96a41f4e7de19e208ab4ec48581d64f44efbfeBlock Operator
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