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 9208088 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101465014 epoch_slot_no: 204214 block_no: 9207911 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 10469 time: 2023-08-26 06:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe996bbbe6d856e5b214490a42c3df34fc2171cdd58b3770854fc235897932327Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vzzngklkz56jwr4vgl9vxny3gkjkkevcns2cwqhhff35k26klm5qez5c3q op_cert: \xf5bd05ed660010025e42c8fa98083e85b9f0e3bbd6287d52705ac29226f03bc3 op_cert_counter: 22