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 8847020 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94023580 epoch_slot_no: 106780 block_no: 8846843 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 81076 time: 2023-06-01 03:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24f9e97d7ccf8c208c360f988aa9813d3fbf825dfb0d0ce5f364f5099eb596a8Block Operator
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