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 9201527 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 101326223 epoch_slot_no: 65423 block_no: 9201350 slot_leader_id: 4941448 size: 44630 time: 2023-08-24 15:55:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4300687373dac923dac8b66a3b60f79a9d38add419fb7594906da3d43996838Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmahu03jycqskaywr79hsckf4esdyecu7g3lypnnznrhps3ddylsn4fya9 op_cert: \xae47a219c3f82a360edb5cbb465c968932ee2ed804cc9d8522eb06cc9539640c op_cert_counter: 20