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 8847653 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94036820 epoch_slot_no: 120020 block_no: 8847476 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 82482 time: 2023-06-01 07:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3497a5efd7b7da0f9af0ce3c7734c929a80c04116d7e3facdd609d2e8eebb528Block Operator
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