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 9204828 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 101396738 epoch_slot_no: 135938 block_no: 9204651 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 87177 time: 2023-08-25 11:30:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fb2cb16d3d7acb390aebf7f770b1643dadb27947804de823bfbaf7ae20535a7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x8d5e1ce380bab57c353727766634f27a0807d43575c6ea6a7e06637e602c415c op_cert_counter: 16