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 9203220 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101362006 epoch_slot_no: 101206 block_no: 9203043 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 36340 time: 2023-08-25 01:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f902901d72fc90710a63c1de9f6df9ab0070bc1736407980d581d5c1768d5c1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk176jtdmxys2rcuhdjut3w4d0y3uxjfj0hvager2pwcw0jdc9czecqpv8ddu op_cert: \x671e360d835bb07d212f8e35873fe211e2fc303d523a8815869eca64caa6e489 op_cert_counter: 9