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 9202853 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101354175 epoch_slot_no: 93375 block_no: 9202676 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 16690 time: 2023-08-24 23:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4dd945d21df29040d72056a9403e73e227e83bfe2a3b8065694451562fd77a5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gmfsf3c6rz0a2f7tzq09uxlykek5v6elnydn42sreq65d4vaaqzscusnvn op_cert: \x5533e6d13521ca0de4a446dc923a1a68937294acd39af2e2b7927dd5a1176607 op_cert_counter: 12