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 8980326 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96778109 epoch_slot_no: 269309 block_no: 8980149 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 32993 time: 2023-07-03 00:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01c6605d86631100a185f3b92e770b540c49cf843843fc9b925c0d4b0f78754Block Operator
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