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 8947039 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 96086786 epoch_slot_no: 9986 block_no: 8946862 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 84635 time: 2023-06-25 00:31:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91a0b2c48eaca3600c4029258019750b9243240e29e44b427f2657c54554ceeBlock Operator
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