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 9206625 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 101435432 epoch_slot_no: 174632 block_no: 9206448 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 25889 time: 2023-08-25 22:15:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2474861f2463fa9c2b3f9ab69ebaeed1ca0d97201bef5f07d33c0be69d5c4d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16te2keza3vn4r7z5kjz9ywzp09s5xe9lvmxg8ttw2lc8e2ujfh6s0sxtze op_cert: \xadaa059de50588358909ca7687be2e550cdbbe716a1b118666da203b5fb4e781 op_cert_counter: 17