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 9189085 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101069233 epoch_slot_no: 240433 block_no: 9188908 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 51124 time: 2023-08-21 16:32:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bdd4c657eb8743ceaa7cb9c58e3d1b08f6b294b601dd6c1498a5a352c0bf188Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10