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 8980375 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96779110 epoch_slot_no: 270310 block_no: 8980198 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 73490 time: 2023-07-03 00:50:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3447b427cbbd17625c0afa807ab9a3c202684d5cb7a1821bfa7b074014084076Block Operator
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