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 9205158 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101403648 epoch_slot_no: 142848 block_no: 9204981 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 53414 time: 2023-08-25 13:25:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x525357bda5baefe76c9381d367ce33fc8d5269a2cb1e34cb5bf92ec87a2c31eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11