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 8980564 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96782399 epoch_slot_no: 273599 block_no: 8980387 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 88618 time: 2023-07-03 01:44:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2af27a76f65a1c2f986ff3861091b1296e5f47e0a940c157e6563b5a8ea805Block Operator
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