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 9183233 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100947597 epoch_slot_no: 118797 block_no: 9183056 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 34631 time: 2023-08-20 06:44:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f4357e2dc78e4afc6f4d06bf079978da905bd45dc2b41c448f5b5e4127a809Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14