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 8980488 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96781065 epoch_slot_no: 272265 block_no: 8980311 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 78991 time: 2023-07-03 01:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d8833cb34cc2d8e73622edb2d6675a532861b0a7e17aa8fc0b61981a4925a5Block Operator
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