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 9204173 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101382236 epoch_slot_no: 121436 block_no: 9203996 slot_leader_id: 6215623 size: 55115 time: 2023-08-25 07:28:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42602df8668c1fade02764eb6e4b271f9661bbae84cfc83aa0d0b9bcfc9509b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rne09kkjqtd0j3gh90ecc0huu3m5dsvtu2y3vdgdv64gdd8nle0s44legw op_cert: \xd8f45c9f69735462031acd91c1cbc55c0f60cc27a506a04a411d45e0270cc3ed op_cert_counter: 10