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 9205951 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101420956 epoch_slot_no: 160156 block_no: 9205774 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 46156 time: 2023-08-25 18:14:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09d5d3e31f7af854d1a0319d221be5fc7aeed9387348f6dfa16b528a9c9b75bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpayxenhn797gsxxp42jm50caay7wwkvnwdm8w4vpeztz5gy55sq82tp5l op_cert: \xab57f3f26173bb5a79f2759688e4dd17d861a18ea2e9b60adeabf1bb826aad92 op_cert_counter: 7