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 8847304 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 94028920 epoch_slot_no: 112120 block_no: 8847127 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 3040 time: 2023-06-01 04:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c3b964659e3311c23eb6e2b17fb0601382a26e6cd9af3d497ce9694ac2cd52eBlock Operator
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