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 9217387 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 101664300 epoch_slot_no: 403500 block_no: 9217210 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 42919 time: 2023-08-28 13:49:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52dacd128c89ef8e0440e56403a5d38956bd497809b71a18e2b5a048b9c889fbBlock Operator
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