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 8980246 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96776136 epoch_slot_no: 267336 block_no: 8980069 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 33897 time: 2023-07-03 00:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aa7d20cda92979afbb4092790eb72c25761e32e7a094c3cbba91090f6b36a33Block Operator
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