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 8980840 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96788540 epoch_slot_no: 279740 block_no: 8980663 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 45813 time: 2023-07-03 03:27:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f716e3702070738a3fc2dfa75dae071de9a24910e39b52c5f0292900a237d36Block Operator
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