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 9192882 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101146090 epoch_slot_no: 317290 block_no: 9192705 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 17135 time: 2023-08-22 13:53:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3478942a04bf16239f7f4a7bb841a7322bd0fc6359614fd64a0a52cf06aca23dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1840xf6mun93gy0zekwmqdeymcu7zgksrd4m3mj6z3x9hwmeerw3snhda68 op_cert: \xc7454c3a2c828457d3e393a315a6216d6d3f5c7ae3b457e5a662438ee6713451 op_cert_counter: 11