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 9206036 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 101422585 epoch_slot_no: 161785 block_no: 9205859 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 52947 time: 2023-08-25 18:41:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee3305bffde65b4548272c25780dec2f9f445f27faa96e00418aa5e21ecf258Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11