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 9211014 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101527582 epoch_slot_no: 266782 block_no: 9210837 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 34996 time: 2023-08-26 23:51:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d1b8a9af318ff114a3c725abdc8fb26ab250d1d9e11c02c4674cf042fa55c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mug0886n49aves7npzvgs2u4ssrr4a86wjhnmvgtkgsf0jmpxgqset2pv7 op_cert: \x9eaf48173a6ef352dd8cd2af4f8688fe639ce59df2e894544acdf23abf18d2b7 op_cert_counter: 13