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 9208428 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101471878 epoch_slot_no: 211078 block_no: 9208251 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 26176 time: 2023-08-26 08:22:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ed032355731471501e32a8165d5103d33064d5a5c8e5fa631f46a9eb3cd722Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1g4szjxfzun99644w6xyx0855jzfnxp7ch3cz55d4uakl66xaw7hqh84zte op_cert: \x6bbce8479f5d4f6df54c5b0550d4241fc5f05dc8822cac674be393fafbfc9e83 op_cert_counter: 15