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 9203425 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101366729 epoch_slot_no: 105929 block_no: 9203248 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 13313 time: 2023-08-25 03:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd937a2578929d4820d059493c52aff809766c8cdf31a8f8d1e287676b43220Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11